01:15Mandatory credit: Jordanian Prime Minister’s Office
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called on all parties to 'exercise self-restraint' after announcing that Amman’s defences had "dealt with some flying objects that entered [Jordanian] airspace," during Iran's missiles and drone attack on Israel on Sunday night.
"We reiterate and affirm that the valiant armed forces, the Arab Army - backed by the security forces and competent authorities - will confront whatever threatens the safety of the nation and its citizens, and the sanctity of its airspace and lands against any danger or transgression," the prime minister said.
"[The flying objects] were intercepted to prevent them from endangering the safety of our citizens and populated residential areas. Some shrapnel fell in multiple places during that time, without causing any harm to any citizens," he added.
Jordan's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed its airspace to all incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft. The airspace was subsequently reopened on Sunday morning, according to state media.
"We stress the need for all parties to de-escalate, act responsibly, exercise the utmost levels of self-restraint and to deal seriously and responsibly with the dangers of regional escalation and its grave and significant consequences on international peace and security," Khasawneh warned.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99%' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
'We urge all parties to exercise self-restraint' - Jordan PM says state intercepted 'flying objects' during Iranian attack on Israel
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called on all parties to 'exercise self-restraint' after announcing that Amman’s defences had "dealt with some flying objects that entered [Jordanian] airspace," during Iran's missiles and drone attack on Israel on Sunday night.
"We reiterate and affirm that the valiant armed forces, the Arab Army - backed by the security forces and competent authorities - will confront whatever threatens the safety of the nation and its citizens, and the sanctity of its airspace and lands against any danger or transgression," the prime minister said.
"[The flying objects] were intercepted to prevent them from endangering the safety of our citizens and populated residential areas. Some shrapnel fell in multiple places during that time, without causing any harm to any citizens," he added.
Jordan's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed its airspace to all incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft. The airspace was subsequently reopened on Sunday morning, according to state media.
"We stress the need for all parties to de-escalate, act responsibly, exercise the utmost levels of self-restraint and to deal seriously and responsibly with the dangers of regional escalation and its grave and significant consequences on international peace and security," Khasawneh warned.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99%' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
Mandatory credit: Jordanian Prime Minister’s Office
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called on all parties to 'exercise self-restraint' after announcing that Amman’s defences had "dealt with some flying objects that entered [Jordanian] airspace," during Iran's missiles and drone attack on Israel on Sunday night.
"We reiterate and affirm that the valiant armed forces, the Arab Army - backed by the security forces and competent authorities - will confront whatever threatens the safety of the nation and its citizens, and the sanctity of its airspace and lands against any danger or transgression," the prime minister said.
"[The flying objects] were intercepted to prevent them from endangering the safety of our citizens and populated residential areas. Some shrapnel fell in multiple places during that time, without causing any harm to any citizens," he added.
Jordan's Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed its airspace to all incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft. The airspace was subsequently reopened on Sunday morning, according to state media.
"We stress the need for all parties to de-escalate, act responsibly, exercise the utmost levels of self-restraint and to deal seriously and responsibly with the dangers of regional escalation and its grave and significant consequences on international peace and security," Khasawneh warned.
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran’s first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99%' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused' due to the attack.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday’s attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Washington had intercepted 'dozens of missiles and UAVs' before they had entered Israeli airspace. President Joe Biden reiterated his 'ironclad' support for the Jewish state and said he will convene a G7 meeting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and said he was 'deeply alarmed', warning of a 'very real danger' of a 'major military confrontation' on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Israel’s ambassador has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn the attack and designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.