Iran, Jordan foreign ministers discuss regional security in phone call

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi exchanged views on regional developments during a phone call on Tuesday, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA).

During the call, Araghchi outlined Iran's positions on regional developments and stressed the need for serious action by Islamic countries and the wider world to confront what he described as the continuation of genocide and expansionism by the Zionist regime. He recalled the consequences of US and Israeli military aggression against Iran for the region and the world, stating that restoring security to the region requires an end to US aggressive and interventionist actions and curbing the Zionist regime's expansionism and warmongering.

Araghchi also condemned a terrorist attack on a church in southern Jordan and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The two foreign ministers stressed the importance of using diplomacy and continuing political consultations to protect regional peace and stability.

The call comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts among regional states. Both sides emphasized continued political consultation as a means of addressing shared security concerns.

According to Mehr News Agency, the conversation covered Iran's regional positions, the condemnation of the church attack in Jordan, and the two ministers' agreement on the importance of diplomacy for regional peace and stability.