Israel to Arab countries: Coming response to Iran won't endanger you, the region

• Published date: 16 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

This comes amid rising questions of how and when Israel should respond to Iran's attacks early Sunday morning, with both Western and Middle Eastern partners cautioning Israel on its next steps

Regional partners like Jordan supported Israel during the Iranian attack, with the Jordanian air force joining the US, UK, France, and other countries in downing Iranian drones and missiles flying toward Israel.

Jordanian officials have been in contact with the Biden administration. Jordan's King Abdullah spoke to US President Joe Biden over the phone, saying that Jordan wouldn't support regional war and is against any escalation by Israel.

Middle Eastern partners assisted Israel but concerned about region's stability

Additionally, Saudi Arabia confirmed that it had taken part in repelling Iran's attack, as many drones and missiles flew over both Jordanian and Saudi airspaces, prompting the Saudis to engage in interceptions.

The Biden...