Amman, March 17 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II delivered a new message of solidarity to brotherly Arab countries facing repeated Iranian attacks over the past 17 days amid the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, meeting with leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. He emphasized that Jordan will never accept any harm to the territory of these states.

Political analysts view the King’s visits to these Arab nations as a direct, on-the-ground effort to discuss regional developments face-to-face; condemn Iranian attacks on Jordan and other Arab countries, which constitute violations of state sovereignty and threats to international security and peace; and intensify international efforts to de-escalate the situation, halt attacks immediately, and prevent any provocation or threats to neighboring countries.

They told Petra that the meetings with the leaders of these brotherly countries reinforced the importance of halting threats to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the international route for energy and trade, noting that such threats violate international law and maritime law.

They highlighted that the King warned of the dangers of exploiting the ongoing regional war as a pretext to restrict worshippers’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque / the Holy Sanctuary in Jerusalem, impose new realities in the West Bank and Gaza, and undermine Lebanon’s efforts to maintain its security, stability, and sovereignty.

Former Minister of Government Communication Muhannad Mubaidin said the King’s visit and tour of Gulf countries reflect the importance of a united Jordanian-Gulf position and mutual understanding on regional issues. He noted that the visits to the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain reinforce constant unity, with Jordan standing in solidarity with its Gulf brothers to help resolve regional conflicts, including the Palestinian cause and the current conflict.

Salah Al-Abbadi, director of the Al-Rai Center for Studies and Research, said Jordanian relations with the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and the Gulf serve as a model for inter-Arab relations, built on strong foundations of mutual respect, shared interests, and continuous communication.

He noted that political relations among Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and the Gulf continue to develop and excel, surpassing traditional patterns due to coordination and cooperation at the highest levels, with close political coordination and alignment on Arab, Islamic, and humanitarian issues in regional and international forums of common interest.

Al-Abbadi emphasized that the King’s visit during these challenging circumstances signals Jordan’s support for the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Gulf countries facing Iranian attacks aimed at destabilizing their security and underscores Jordan’s solidarity in this exceptional period.

Political analyst Munthir Al-Hawarat stressed that Jordan consistently supports its Arab brothers both morally and materially. The King’s visit to the Gulf amid ongoing missile, drone, and military aggression demonstrates that Jordan, under his leadership, is always prepared to stand with Arab brothers against any aggression or attack on their lands, representing a political stance of solidarity, support, and genuine assistance.

Political and strategic analyst Amer Sabaila said the timing of the visit is crucial, coinciding with Iranian attacks on Gulf countries, highlighting Jordan’s commitment to its Gulf allies, linking Jordan’s security to theirs, and sending a clear message that these states are essential partners for Jordan.

Security and strategic expert Bashir Al-Daaja said the King’s tour of the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain represents an unconventional diplomatic move whose significance is understood not only from official statements but from its timing, speed, and operational environment amid an ongoing 17-day war between Iran on one side and Israel and the United States on the other.

He explained that the visit reflects a firm political-security doctrine focused on proactive engagement rather than reactive measures, presence in conflict zones rather than avoidance, and turning geography into a strategic advantage rather than a burden, positioning Jordan at the forefront of regional crisis management and sending allies a clear signal of measured state-level action.

Al-Daaja added that Jordan is acting not as a mediator but as a stability coordinator, leveraging its geographic location and experience in dealing with unconventional threats to connect operational theaters from the Gulf to the Levant a capacity few other actors possess.

He emphasized that the visit also intersects with global energy security, as any threat to the Strait of Hormuz a passage for nearly 20 percent of global oil trade would have international repercussions, turning regional escalation into a global crisis affecting all parties.

Al-Daaja noted that the visit forms part of a broader effort to protect the "Arab strategic depth" from exposure, not only militarily but also economically and in terms of security, through a discreet but impactful coordination framework.

Security and strategic expert Omar Al-Raddad said the King’s visit conveyed numerous messages, foremost among them affirming close strategic ties and shared fate in all matters. He highlighted that Jordan stands with all Arab countries at every level, and the King’s visit comes at a sensitive time for Gulf countries, Palestine, and Lebanon, serving as a practical expression of Jordanian solidarity in response to Iranian attacks.

//Petra// AF

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