Biden, Abdullah of Jordan speak on Syria security concerns

The White House has provided a brief readout of a call on Monday between US President Joe Biden and King Abdullah II of Jordan, discussing the situation unfolding in Syria.

Biden "emphasized his full support for a Syrian-led transition process under the auspices of the United Nations," and "discussed the situation in eastern Syria to include the US commitment to the the [Defeat]-ISIS mission."

The US president also "emphasized the support of the United States for the stability of Jordan and Jordan’s central role in maintaining stability and de-escalating tensions throughout the Middle East region," the readout says.