Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi is set to visit Iran to discuss regional developments amid rising tensions following the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Anadolu Agency reports.

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said Safadi will convey a message from King Abdullah II to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding regional developments and bilateral relations.

The top diplomat will also hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Ali Bagheri Kani during his visit, the ministry said.

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