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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation in the strongest terms of Iran’s continued flagrant aggression against the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on July 30, 2026. The statement reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Jordan and its people in all measures taken regarding these Iranian attacks, which it said constitute a violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness. It stressed the importance of an immediate cessation of Iran’s blatant attacks on Jordan and countries in the region while emphasizing the need to take serious steps to safeguard security and stability.
Jordanian air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran that morning, according to Al Arabiya English citing the Jordanian armed forces. No casualties resulted from the interceptions, a military spokesman told state media. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the strikes targeted U.S. facilities in Jordan as a response to American actions, Daily Sabah reported.
The Saudi statement came hours after the missile incident amid a regional conflict that has seen repeated Iranian strikes on neighboring states since early 2026, Al Arabiya English reported. Saudi Arabia has issued parallel condemnations following Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in recent months, according to records from the Foreign Ministry. Those statements similarly urged de-escalation and a return to diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan and supported by Qatar.
The ministry’s position aligns with broader Gulf calls for respect of sovereignty and adherence to international resolutions, a separate Al Arabiya English dispatch noted. Iran has launched multiple rounds of drone and missile attacks on countries including Jordan since the escalation of hostilities involving the United States and Israel, regional outlets have reported. Jordan has intercepted the majority of such projectiles without reported casualties in most cases.
Saudi Arabia has consistently backed Jordan in response to these threats, the July 30 statement indicated. The Kingdom highlighted how such violations increase tension across the Middle East and undermine efforts to restore peace. Officials have pointed to the importance of coordinated regional action to protect stability for all peoples in the area.
Further diplomatic initiatives remain essential to prevent additional incidents like the one on July 30, according to the Foreign Ministry’s assessment. The statement avoided escalation rhetoric while focusing on the immediate need to halt Iranian attacks. Similar Saudi positions have been reiterated in statements throughout the summer as the conflict persisted.
