His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on 26 October 2026. During the call, His Majesty expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty the King and the Jordanian people over the victims of the attack on Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The statement does not mention the number of casualties. This reflects existing security concerns in the region, as highlighted in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 23 October 2026, which strongly condemned the shooting at a church in Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. (Read the full statement.)
Context
This telephone conversation represents a standard diplomatic gesture following a significant security event. The statement does not address the specific circumstances surrounding the attack on the Hamoud Church, nor does it detail the nature of the security challenges facing Jordan. The act of offering condolences is a customary protocol in bilateral relations, particularly when a nation experiences loss of life. The statement does not mention the timing of the call, but indicates it took place on 26 October 2026. The existing relationship between Oman and Jordan has been characterized by mutual security cooperation, as evidenced by the Ministry’s statement on 23 October 2026, which affirmed Oman’s full solidarity with Jordan in all measures it takes to safeguard its security and the safety of its people. The statement does not mention any specific security cooperation initiatives or ongoing dialogues regarding regional stability.
What to Watch
Should the visit yield further dialogue on regional security, the statement does not specify any planned actions. The statement does not address whether the visit will result in any formal commitments or coordinated security efforts. The statement does not mention any further communication between the two leaders. The statement does not mention any planned security assistance or intelligence sharing. The statement does not mention any planned meetings between Omani and Jordanian officials. The statement does not address the broader context of regional instability, including the ongoing conflict in Syria or the situation in Palestine.
If the Jordanian government decides to pursue further measures to safeguard its security, the statement does not offer any indication of Oman’s potential support. The statement does not mention any potential implications for regional alliances or partnerships. The statement does not mention any potential impact on the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
