ammonnews.net

Ammon News -

U.S. President Joe Biden posted on his official X account after a phone call on Sunday with His Majesty King Abdullah II.

"I spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today about the situation in the Middle East. We agreed to remain in touch over the coming days as we continue to monitor the situation. We also discussed our efforts to increase critical humanitarian assistance to Gaza," the U.S. President said in the post.

Statement by the White House

U.S. President Joe Biden and His Majesty King Abdullah II noted that they continue to monitor the situation and will remain in close touch over the coming days after the attack launched by Iran.

"President Biden spoke today with His Majesty King Abdullah II about the situation in the Middle East. President Biden strongly condemned the attack launched by Iran that also threatened Jordan and the Jordanian people," the White House said in a statement.

They also discussed the situation in Gaza, and reaffirmed their cooperation to increase critical humanitarian assistance to Gaza and to find a path to end the crisis as soon as possible.

Statement by the Royal Hashemite Court

The Royal Hashemite Court said on Sunday that His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call on Sunday from US President Joe Biden, which covered the latest developments in the region and efforts to de-escalate and reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

His Majesty stressed the need to stop escalation immediately in the region, warning that any escalatory Israeli measures will expand the conflict into the region.

The King said ending the war on Gaza immediately is the way to prevent a regional spillover.

His Majesty affirmed that Jordan will not allow for a regional war to unfold on its land, warning of the consequences of the Israeli aggression on Gaza and unilateral measures in the West Bank.

The King called for the protection of civilians in Gaza and ensuring the sustainable flow of sufficient humanitarian aid through all available means.

 

I spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today about the situation in the Middle East. We agreed to remain in touch over the coming days as we continue to monitor the situation. We also discussed our efforts to increase critical humanitarian assistance to Gaza. pic.twitter.com/JJqo7trLNv

— President Biden (@POTUS) April 15, 2024