Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan spoke with United States Vice President JD Vance by telephone on Friday to discuss regional security and stability.
The two leaders reviewed recent developments across the region, the Jordan News Agency reported, and explored ways to strengthen the long-standing strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States.
The call took place as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran faced fresh uncertainty. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Washington no longer needed an agreement with Iran and directed Vance to shift his focus toward domestic matters.
Trump’s comments followed a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday. It indicated Vance was weighing direct, face-to-face talks with a senior Iranian security official to help end the hostilities.
Vance previously spearheaded diplomatic initiatives to halt the conflict. The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, and Vance later led negotiations in Pakistan that yielded an interim agreement in June.
That tentative arrangement collapsed. Washington and Tehran remained deeply divided over Iran’s nuclear program, international sanctions, and maritime security.
Jordan has faced direct fallout from the hostilities. Iran has launched missile and drone attacks targeting Jordanian territory, including US military installations hosted within the kingdom.
Several nations in the region have experienced similar attacks since the conflict erupted. These countries continue to press for a negotiated settlement between Washington and Tehran to halt escalation and restore stability.
