ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday condemned the recently uncovered plots targeting Jordan’s national security and expressed "full solidarity" with Amman.
In a statement posted on X, President Barzani stated, “We strongly condemn the plots that were targeting the security and stability of the friendly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,” adding, “We affirm our full solidarity with Jordan and stand by its side in confronting anything that threatens its security and the safety of its people.”
President Barzani’s remarks came after the Jordanian communication minister and Government Spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani announced on Tuesday “the arrest of 16 individuals” involved in manufacturing rockets and drones with the intent of “spreading chaos and sabotage within the Kingdom.”
In a press briefing, Momani stated that the suspects were involved in “illegal activities” and had been “closely monitored by the General Intelligence Department [GID] since 2021.”
The GID had on Tuesday announced that it had “foiled plans aimed at targeting national security.”
The agency reported that the suspects had attempted to manufacture rockets using both locally made and illegally imported components and were in possession of explosive devices and firearms.
The GID also noted that the group was planning to build drones, as well as recruit and train operatives both inside Jordan and abroad.
The suspects have been referred to the State Security Court for legal proceedings, Jordanian authorities stated.
