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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Jordanian Monarch Calls for Cessation of Regional Escalation

Sep 18, 2026 09:23 AM CT Amman, Jordan diplomacy, regional-escalation, jordan, de-escalation, gulf-states

Summary

King Abdullah II of Jordan issued a diplomatic statement urging an end to regional escalation, signaling the Kingdom's concern over the widening conflict involving Iran, Israel, and proxy forces. This statement reflects the diplomatic pressure from neighboring states to de-escalate tensions and prevent further spillover into the Levant.

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Jordan’s King: Regional Escalation ‘Must End’    Al Arabiya English

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