Amman // Jordan on Monday summoned its ambassador in Iran for consultations over what Amman said was the Islamic republic’s “meddling in Arab affairs”, a government spokesman said.
Mohamed Momani, who is also the kingdom’s information minister, said Jordan’s envoy would return to Amman for discussions.
Iran finalised a deal with world powers in January over its disputed nuclear programme, which saw economic sanctions lifted.
Since the accord, Mr Momani said Iran committed “a series of actions and declarations that constitute unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries and especially Gulf states”.
Relations between Iran and Arab nations have deteriorated since a row broke out over the execution of influential cleric and activist Nimr Al Nimr by Saudi Arabia in January.
Angry Iranian mobs stormed and set fire to Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Tehran and its mission in Mashhad, Iran’s second city.
After the riots, Mr Momani said Jordan had asked Iran to “totally cease meddling in Arab affairs”.
Mr Momani said in comments published by the state news agency Petra that Iran has “not responded” to calls by Jordan and others to respect the sovereignty of Arab countries.
Jordan and Saudi Arabia share a long border and are both part of the Riyadh-led coalition currently battling Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
* Agence France-Presse, with additional reporting from Associated Press