Jordan summons Iranian envoy over continuous missile attacks

Amman, July 19 (Petra) – The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate
Affairs on Sunday summoned the Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Amman to
deliver a “strongly worded protest against ongoing, unjustified
Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and provocative statements issued by
Iranian officials.”

Ministry spokesperson Fuad Majali stated that the diplomat was
ordered to convey a clear demand to Tehran to “immediately halt all
attacks.” Majali stressed that Jordan’s security and the safety of
its citizens are “red lines that cannot be crossed.”

The ministry condemned the Iranian strikes as flagrant violations of
Jordanian sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter.

The ministry also condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC) member states. Majali pledged Jordan’s solidarity with
its Gulf neighbors and support for the measures they take to protect
their sovereignty and security.

Majali concluded by reiterating that Jordan will continue to take all
necessary measures to safeguard its territory, sovereignty, and
citizens.

//Petra// HA