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Jordanian Embassy Denies WSJ's Baseless Claims of Urging Assad to Leave Syria

Dec 6, 2024, 10:13 PM

The Jordanian government has officially denied claims made by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that it encouraged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to leave Syria and form a government in exile. The Jordanian Embassy in Washington stated that these allegations are baseless and that they were never contacted by the WSJ for verification. The embassy emphasized that there is no foundation for the claims and expressed regret that a reputable media outlet disseminated such misleading information. This denial was echoed by various Jordanian officials and media sources, reinforcing the assertion that the report lacks credibility.