Jordan's Tensions With Iran
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Katrina Sammour, an Amman-based political analyst, joins the podcast to discuss King Abdullah's recent comments on Iran-linked militias launching attacks against Jordan. Sammour, who wrote last month an in-depth article on Amman-Tehran ties for the Emirates Policy Center, explains the motivation for these strikes against Jordan. She addresses Jordan's view on the Iran nuclear talks, and how King Abdullah's stance on Iran compares with his father King Hussein. 
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