UN Secretary‑General and Jordan Stress Need for Fresh Dialogue

The United Nations chief and Jordan’s foreign minister convened in Amman on July 28 to discuss the escalating tensions across West Asia. Their conversation centered on the recently‑established Iran‑US cease‑fire and the importance of maintaining it without deviation.

Both leaders argued that a renewed, inclusive negotiation process is essential to resolve underlying disputes that fuel regional instability. They also reiterated the principle that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open for international navigation, as mandated by maritime law.

Addressing the Palestinian issue, Jordan called for immediate steps to end the humanitarian emergency in Gaza, emphasizing that all obstacles preventing aid delivery must be cleared.

The day’s proceedings were shadowed by a security incident in which Jordan’s air force shot down an unidentified drone that entered its eastern desert airspace. Earlier Israeli statements indicated a similar interception near the Jordanian border, yet neither side provided clarity on the drone’s provenance or intended target.