{"id":71820,"date":"2026-05-25T20:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/us-secretary-of-state-honors-jordans-80th-independence-day\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T20:51:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:51:44","slug":"us-secretary-of-state-honors-jordans-80th-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/us-secretary-of-state-honors-jordans-80th-independence-day\/","title":{"rendered":"US Secretary of State Honors Jordan’s 80th Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued official congratulations Monday to King Abdullah II and Jordan’s citizens as the kingdom marked eight decades of independence, highlighting Jordan’s important contribution to Middle East peace and security.<\/p>

In a statement released to commemorate Jordan’s National Day on May 25, Rubio declared: “On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people on the 80th anniversary of Jordan’s Independence.”<\/p>

The secretary of state emphasized that the relationship between Washington and Amman stems from “our shared commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and secure Middle East.”<\/p>

“We deeply value Jordan’s critical role in advancing our shared priorities for the region,” he stated.<\/p>

Rubio also voiced America’s commitment to maintaining the ongoing partnership between the nations.<\/p>

“As you celebrate Jordan’s National Day, the United States wishes the people of Jordan lasting prosperity under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, and we look forward to continuing our steadfast, decades-long partnership,” Rubio declared.<\/p>

An additional statement released under Rubio’s authority noted that the United States “deeply value[s] the pivotal role Jordan plays in advancing our shared priorities in the region” and confirmed Washington’s dedication to preserving its enduring alliance with the kingdom.<\/p>

Each year on May 25, Jordan celebrates its independence day, marking when the British Mandate concluded and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was founded in 1946.<\/p>

After World War I ended, the region came under British control. An agreement reached during King Abdullah I’s reign terminated the mandate in March 1946, and the Jordanian Legislative Council officially proclaimed independence on May 25 of that same year.<\/p>

The milestone is celebrated as a national holiday throughout Jordan featuring government ceremonies, military parades, cultural events, concerts, and public celebrations.<\/p>

Traditional festivities include gatherings with Hashemite royal family members, government leaders, and international diplomats, alongside fireworks, flag ceremonies, and community events in locations such as Amman.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement Monday recognizing Jordan’s 80th independence anniversary and King Abdullah II’s leadership. Rubio highlighted the strong partnership between the United States and Jordan in promoting Middle East stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":71819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[832],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/news-1779756704429.jpg?fit=189%2C54&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-iGo","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":48011,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/jam-master-jay-murder-defendant-may-walk-free-after-judge-grants-1m-bond\/","url_meta":{"origin":71820,"position":0},"title":"Jam Master Jay Murder Defendant May Walk Free After Judge Grants $1M Bond","author":"Admin","date":"April 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Karl Jordan Jr., who was convicted then cleared in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, could be released within days after a New York judge approved his $1 million bond. 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