Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, announced on Wednesday that Jordan would “confront any threat to its security and stability with all its capabilities.” He emphasized that Jordan had communicated this message to both Iran and Israel after several Iranian rockets crossed into Jordanian airspace on Tuesday.
Clear Stance Communicated to Iran and Israel
In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Safadi mentioned during a phone call with British Foreign Minister David Lammy that “Jordan will not become a battlefield for anyone, and will use all its resources to counter any threat to its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens.” Safadi emphasized that Jordan had clearly conveyed this position to both Iran and Israel.
Iranian Rockets and Regional Tensions
On Tuesday evening, Iran launched 200 rockets towards Israel. Many Jordanians took to social media to share photos and videos of rockets in the Jordanian sky, as well as fragments that fell in various locations. According to Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, falling debris resulted in minor injuries to some Jordanians.
Safadi also stressed the “need for immediate international action to halt the dangerous escalation that is pushing the region towards a full-scale regional war.” He called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Jordan’s Defense Measures
The Jordanian Public Security Directorate reported on Tuesday that the Royal Jordanian Air Force and defense systems intercepted several missiles and drones that entered Jordanian airspace. Safadi warned of the “catastrophic consequences of Israel’s escalation in Lebanon and a potential ground offensive, which could impact the entire region’s security.”