Jordan’s King Abdullah, Iraq’s president discuss regional developments

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Friday spoke on the phone with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid. (Petra)
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Updated 07 February 2025
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Jordan’s King Abdullah, Iraq’s president discuss regional developments

  • King Abdullah emphasized the need to intensify Arab efforts in supporting the Palestinian people in securing their full legitimate rights

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Friday spoke on the phone with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, according to the Jordan News Agency.

During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing coordination between their countries.

During the call, King Abdullah emphasized the need to intensify Arab efforts in supporting the Palestinian people in securing their full legitimate rights.

He reiterated Jordan’s firm rejection of any attempts to annex land or forcibly displace Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

The King also stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza, increasing humanitarian aid, and preventing further escalation in the West Bank.

In addition to Palestinian concerns, the conversation highlighted the necessity of continued coordination between Jordan and Iraq in response to regional challenges. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and addressing shared security and political priorities.


UAE, US discuss regional developments in Yemen and Gaza, WAM news agency reports

Updated 31 December 2025
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UAE, US discuss regional developments in Yemen and Gaza, WAM news agency reports

  • This month, drones hit a kindergarten and a hospital in Kalogi in South Kordofan, killing 114 people, including 63 children, according to the World Health Organization

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates’ ​Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed received a phone call ‌from US ‌Secretary ‌of ⁠State ​Marco ‌Rubio, where they discussed regional developments, topped by situations in Yemen ⁠and Gaza, state ‌news ‍agency ‍WAM reported ‍on Tuesday.
The call came after the latest ​developments in Yemen as Saudi-led coalition ⁠forces attacked the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.