December 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C., — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Alhnaity today by phone.
The two military leaders discussed the current security environment throughout the Middle East. Gen. Brown reiterated U.S. emphasis on protection of civilians and unfettered access for delivery of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza, as well as the importance of deterring any state or non-state actor from seeking to expand the conflict.
The leaders discussed recent attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea. Gen. Brown reiterated the U.S. desire to work with all nations who share an interest in upholding the principle of freedom of navigation and ensuring safe passage for global shipping.
The U.S. and Jordan share a strong military-to-military relationship as key partners committed to peace and security in the Middle East region.
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