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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi stressed the need to uphold the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and pursue diplomacy as the path toward a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of regional tensions.

Speaking during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Aspen Security Forum, moderated by American journalist Andrea Mitchell, Safadi reiterated Jordan's condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

He said there was no justification for Iran's attacks on Jordan and the GCC countries, dismissing Tehran's claims that Jordan hosts US military bases as "completely false." Safadi explained that there are no US military bases in Jordan, noting that the presence of US forces is governed by a bilateral defense cooperation agreement that fully respects Jordanian sovereignty and supports joint counterterrorism efforts.

He emphasized that Jordan and the Arab states are not parties to the conflict and have consistently sought constructive relations with Iran. However, he said achieving such relations requires addressing the underlying causes of tension, foremost among them interference in the internal affairs of Arab states, and ensuring that relations are based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference.