Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on July 14. The meeting covered a range of bilateral and regional issues, including ongoing attacks by the Iranian regime on shipping and countries in the region.
According to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio condemned these attacks, specifically citing Iran’s strikes on Jordanian territory as unacceptable. The Secretary also thanked Foreign Minister Safadi for Jordan’s significant role in advancing regional security.
The discussion highlighted the importance of cooperation between the United States and Jordan amid heightened tensions involving Iran. Both parties addressed shared concerns about stability in the region.
No further details about specific agreements or next steps were provided following the meeting.