LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed ways to achieve comprehensive calm in the region during a phone call on Sunday.

King Abdullah denounced the attacks on Jordan and several Arab countries, cautioning about their consequences for the region’s security and stability. He emphasized that recent regional developments require the international community to take effective action to reduce tensions, according to the Petra news agency.

Starmer condemned Iran’s attacks on Jordan and other Arab countries, reaffirming the UK’s support and solidarity with Jordan.

Amid the American and Israeli military actions since Saturday, Iran has launched a barrage of missiles into Israel. It has also targeted US aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan and other US bases in the Arab Gulf countries.

Some of the Iranian missiles have struck civilian sites, particularly in Dubai, and have disrupted flights in the region.