The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held separate telephone calls with officials from Qatar and Jordan on the same day. During the discussion with Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the two ministers examined overall regional developments. The ministry’s statement specified that the talks came in the aftermath of Iranian aggression targeting Jordan with missiles and an Iranian attack on the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat while it was passing near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with both Jordan and Qatar during the calls. The minister stressed his country’s support for all measures taken to preserve their security and stability. The discussions also covered a number of issues of mutual interest related to fraternal UAE-Jordan relations as well as avenues of cooperation and ways to further strengthen them in support of shared interests.
The ministry’s statement added that the phone conversation with the Jordanian counterpart focused on efforts to contain the crisis and coordinate on responses to the Iranian actions. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Ayman Safadi addressed the importance of maintaining regional stability amid the recent escalations. Such high-level contacts form a regular part of diplomatic coordination between the two countries on matters affecting the wider region.
A report from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the Iranian missile strikes on Jordan represented an attack on a brotherly nation, prompting unified positions among Gulf states. The assault on the tanker near the Strait of Hormuz has raised additional concerns about maritime security in a waterway that the U.S. Energy Information Administration data places as carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil trade. The ministry indicated that the UAE continues to engage with partners to address these threats.
According to historical records of bilateral ties, the UAE and Jordan have deepened cooperation across security, economic and political fields over the past decade through multiple agreements and exchanges. The ministry’s announcement on the July 11 calls aligns with a pattern of frequent communications between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Ayman Safadi on emerging regional files. The statement stopped short of detailing specific follow-up steps but underscored the shared commitment to joint action.
