# Regional instability and diplomatic responses in Jordan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-instability-and-diplomatic-responses-in-jordan
> Updated: 2026-09-16T16:39:48.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following Iranian missile attacks on Jordanian territory, King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressed solidarity with Jordan, labeling the strikes an “unjustified criminal aggression.” The Jordanian military reported that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 of 20 ballistic missiles launched during the incident, which occurred amid heightened regional tensions involving the United States and Iran.

In response to regional instability, King Abdullah II of Jordan reached out to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to strengthen bilateral relations. The two nations discussed enhancing cooperation across political, economic, and security sectors, emphasizing the need for coordination to address Middle East stability and regional security challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Jordanian King sends message to Saudi Crown Prince to strengthen ties

King Abdullah II of Jordan sent a written message to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to bolster bilateral relations and discuss regional stability and shared political and economic interests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordanian-king-sends-message-to-saudi-crown-prince-to-strengthen-ties

### 2026-09-09: Morocco's King Mohammed VI condemns Iranian missile attacks on Jordan

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has expressed absolute solidarity with Jordan following Iranian missile attacks, which Jordanian air defenses intercepted, amid rising regional tensions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/king-mohammed-vi-sends-solidarity-message-to-jordan-following-iranian-attacks

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