His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Tuesday stressed that “Jordan will respond with an iron fist to assaults or any attempts to tamper with the Kingdom's internal or border security”.

King Abdullah stressed that Jordan will “always remain strong, thanks to the high morale of JAF and security agencies’ personnel.”

The Supreme Commander made these remarks as he chaired a meeting at JAF headquarters, bringing together high-ranking civil and military officials, to follow up on the details of the terrorist act, which targeted a forward military post for serving Syrian refugees on the northeastern front.

His Majesty expressed his pride in the “heroic acts and sacrifices of JAF and security personnel who defend the country with valour that cannot be undermined by the forces of darkness and evil”.

“Jordan, with the unity and solidarity of its people, will be, as always, a hard target for all cowardly attempts that seek to disturb its security and stability,” the King said, “expressing his condolences for the loss of JAF and security personnel who died in the criminal act

The King added: “Such heinous terrorist acts will only make us more determined to carry on with our fight against terrorism and its groups who plotted in the dark against the men who protect the country and its borders.”

His Majesty wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff and King’s Military Adviser Gen. Mashal Al Zaben made a detailed presentation on the terrorist act and methods of dealing with it.

The King stressed that Jordan will continue its role in fighting “criminal groups and their dark ideologies”, as well as defending the true image of Islam and its tolerant teachings.