Amman, Aug. 2 (SANA) Jordan’s King Abdullah II held a phone call on Sunday with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and reach a comprehensive calm that restores security and stability to the region, according to the Jordanian news agency Petra.
The two leaders stressed their rejection of Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and a number of Arab states, the agency reported.
King Abdullah also stressed the need to halt ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, warning against exploiting the region’s situation as a pretext to impose a new fait accompli in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
The call comes amid regional and international efforts to contain escalation and reduce tensions following President Donald Trump‘s decision to suspend a planned military attack on Iran this week.
Regional mediation efforts involving Qatar, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have intensified to prevent the expansion of confrontation and return to dialogue, according to CNN.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also held a phone call with President Trump, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing diplomatic solutions and de-escalation to preserve regional security and stability.
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