DUBAI, April 17 -- Jordanian King Abdullah II said Tuesday that his country must not become 'the theater of a regional war' after Jordan intercepted multiple missiles and drones when Iran attacked Israel at the weekend.
The king reinforced the nation's commitment to upholding its security and sovereignty above all other considerations. He stressed Jordan's aim was to safeguard its own sovereignty rather than defend Israel.
Last weekend, Jordan was among a group of nations that helped Israel shoot down missiles, rockets and attack drones launched by Iran and its allies at Israel.
Earlier on Tuesday, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said the international community should stop Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from "stealing"...