King Abdullah II of Jordan arrives in Malaysia today for a two-day state visit, strengthening nearly six decades of diplomatic ties while advancing educational collaboration and bilateral trade exceeding one billion ringgit annually.
Gulf Cooperation Council states rallied behind Saudi Arabia after Iran-backed Iraqi militias launched drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, with six nations endorsing Riyadh's self-defense strikes against militia positions in Iraq.
Jordan's foreign minister rejected Iranian attacks on the kingdom and Gulf states, affirming US military presence operates under defense cooperation for counterterrorism while calling for diplomacy to resolve regional tensions amid escalating US-Iran conflict.
Pakistan, Qatar, and regional powers intensified diplomatic efforts May 23 to prevent renewed Iran-US conflict and establish broader negotiations, with Pakistan emerging as key intermediary amid concerns about Strait of Hormuz disruption affecting global oil supplies.
Syria and Jordan signed nine comprehensive agreements across nineteen sectors during their second Higher Coordination Council session, institutionalizing bilateral cooperation in trade, education, governance, and infrastructure toward durable strategic partnership.
The United Kingdom implemented trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements, which Egypt and Jordan welcomed as supporting international law and the two-state solution, while urging additional countries to adopt similar measures.
Egypt and Jordan called for immediate de-escalation and diplomatic solutions amid escalating Iran tensions, as Trump warned of resumed US military action and enforced a naval blockade, while regional powers sought confidence-building measures.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held calls with Gulf and Jordanian counterparts to discuss regional tensions, condemn Iranian attacks, and ensure Strait of Hormuz navigation security amid escalating Middle Eastern instability.
Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE, striking oil facilities and a tanker, prompting widespread regional condemnation from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while Western powers urged Tehran to resume diplomatic negotiations.
UAE's Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed discussed regional security with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bolivia following Iranian missile attacks, emphasizing Iran's commitment to ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and protecting global trade routes.
Jordan's Deputy PM Safadi and Austrian Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger affirmed strengthening bilateral ties across economic, trade, defense, and tourism sectors, building on over 70 years of diplomatic relations while addressing regional stability concerns.
Gulf states urgently appeal for diplomacy as US and Iran escalate military strikes across the Middle East, with sixteen American personnel killed and critical infrastructure damaged, risking broader regional conflict.
Trump threatened Iran with overwhelming military force while US and Iranian negotiators prepared indirect talks in Oman aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire and resolving disputes over Strait of Hormuz shipping routes and regional security.
Turkish parliament committee chair Fuat Oktay met Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman to discuss regional crises including Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, while exploring economic cooperation and transportation projects linking both nations.