JEDDAH: The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan discussed the repercussions of the military escalation in the region and its risks to freedom of international navigation and the security of energy supplies in Jeddah on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The impact of the escalation on the global economy and the coordination of joint efforts to enhance regional security and stability were also discussed during the meeting hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and attended by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
The leaders emphasized that continued Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, targeting vital and civilian infrastructure, constitute a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.
The meeting comes as Iran continues to target the Kingdom, Qatar and Jordan with drones and missiles.
