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Jordan: Escalation of conflict will lead Middle East down dangerous paths

All parties need to act responsibly, Prime Minister Bisher al-Hassaune said

Apr 15, 2024 06:06 131

Jordan: Escalation of conflict will lead Middle East down dangerous paths - 1

Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Hassaune said that an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East would lead the region down "dangerous paths", reported Reuters, quoted by BTA.

At a meeting of his cabinet, the prime minister said that the country's armed forces will oppose any attempt by any country to threaten the kingdom's security.

"It is necessary for all parties to act responsibly and exercise the greatest degree of self-control... and not to be drawn into an escalation of the conflict, which - without a doubt - could have dangerous consequences," said Al Hassouneh, quoted by Reuters.

"The Jordanian army will respond to anything that threatens national security and the sacred inviolability of our territory and airspace, and with all available means,", the prime minister added.

King Abdullah II of Jordan said in a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden that any new escalation by Israel will lead to an escalation of the conflict in the region, and his country does not want to become an "arena of regional war", it was reported. formerly Jordanian state media.