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The Bahrain News Agency reported that King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held the phone call with King Abdullah II to review the longstanding fraternal ties binding their two kingdoms. The monarchs exchanged assessments of the latest regional and international developments with particular attention to ongoing efforts aimed at easing tensions across the Middle East. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors while advancing the interests of their citizens and the wider Arab world.
According to the Bahrain News Agency the two leaders expressed strong condemnation of Iranian attacks that targeted Bahrain Jordan and other countries throughout the region. They rejected any actions that could undermine the security and sovereignty of Arab states while calling for unified responses to such provocations. The discussion underscored the importance of bolstering regional and international coordination to promote dialogue de-escalation and the restoration of stability.
Petra news agency provided a parallel account noting that King Abdullah stressed the necessity of stopping Israeli attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. The Jordanian monarch cautioned against exploiting current regional conditions to impose new realities in Jerusalem and occupied territories. Such positions reflect Jordan’s longstanding advocacy for a just resolution to the Palestinian issue based on international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The conversation took place against a backdrop of heightened tensions after Iran launched missile and drone assaults that Arab News reported affected at least 10 countries in the region. These incidents followed broader confrontations involving United States and Israeli actions against Iranian infrastructure prompting urgent diplomatic interventions. Reports from SANA indicated that mediation initiatives involving Qatar Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had gained momentum to contain the fallout and return parties to negotiations.
Bilateral relations between Bahrain and Jordan have featured regular high-level engagements including an April meeting between Jordan’s Crown Prince and Bahraini officials that focused on coordinated responses to regional challenges. The Royal Hashemite Court documented how those talks emphasized sustaining ceasefires and containing conflicts through diplomacy. King Abdullah has consistently highlighted the interconnected nature of Gulf and Arab security during such exchanges.
On September 3 King Abdullah joined a teleconference with European Union officials and regional leaders including Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to address further Middle East escalation according to Roya News. The Jordanian king warned of risks associated with attempts to broaden the conflict by striking stable Arab nations while praising Iraqi efforts to limit tensions. Participants reaffirmed the value of diplomatic channels in safeguarding sovereignty and preventing wider instability.
