A turning point in Iran-Jordan ties
By Reza Sadr al-Hosseini
Mideast affairs expert
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Jordan as part of his regional tour, holding talks with his Jordanian counterpart on pressing issues in West Asia, particularly the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts. Araghchi has emphasized deepening ties with neighboring countries and Muslim states in the region as a top priority, and Jordan is a key player in this regard. Although the Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Jordan comes after a 10-year hiatus, it was Jordan that made the first move to cultivate relations. A few months ago, Jordan’s foreign minister attended the memorial ceremony for Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, signaling a willingness to expand ties with the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian government is not indifferent to Jordan’s relations with Israel, but shared goals and concerns have brought the two countries closer together. Araghchi’s visit to Jordan coincides with a common threat posed by the Israeli regime and its war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon, which have raised concerns throughout the region. The Iranian foreign minister has already stated that his regional tour aims to consult on preventing the spread of war and establishing a cease-fire. He likely discussed these issues with Jordanian officials as well.
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