King Receives Phone Call from Iraqi President - Jordan News
King Receives Phone Call from Iraqi President His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a phone call he received on Sunday from Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid, stressed the need to intensify Arab efforts to achieve comprehensive de-escalation in the region. اضافة اعلان During the call, His Majesty warned that the continued Israeli attack on Iran threatens to escalate the conflict and destabilize the region. The King reaffirmed Jordan's firm position that it will not be a battleground for any conflict and will not allow its security, stability, or the safety of its citizens to be compromised.
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