Jordan and Bahrain Kings Call for De‑Escalation, Condemn Iranian Strikes

Jordan’s King Abdullah II spoke by phone with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to press for de‑escalation and a comprehensive calm to restore regional security. The leaders jointly rejected recent Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and other Arab states, and King Abdullah urged an end to Israeli operations against Palestinians in the West Bank, warning against using the current tensions as a pretext to impose a new fait accompli in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

The call came amid heightened regional and international mediation efforts to contain escalation after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended a planned military strike on Iran. CNN reported intensified diplomacy involving Qatar, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also spoke with President Trump to emphasize diplomatic measures and de‑escalation to preserve regional stability, as reported by SANA