Jordan's King Abdullah II voices support for Saudi security measures after attacks
Jordan's King Abdullah II held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which he condemned the attacks that targeted Saudi Arabia. The king offered condolences to the victims and said Jordan backs the measures Riyadh is taking to protect its security, according to CNN Arabic.
Why it matters
The call reflects Jordanian political solidarity with Riyadh in the wake of the attacks, within the ongoing coordination between the two countries. The available report gives no details on the nature of the attacks or the scale of the losses.
Background
Jordan and Saudi Arabia are neighboring Arab states with broad political ties. Phone calls between their leaders are a customary way of consulting and conveying positions on regional developments. The material available does not detail the nature of the attacks referred to.
Key points
- CNN Arabic quoted the king as describing the attacks as "brutal attacks" ("الاعتداءات الغاشمة") and reported that he "renewed" his condemnation of them during the call.
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