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Hamid Rida Kazmi, the deputy head of mission and the second secretary at the embassy, told MEE that Tehran views "Jordan's security as part of the security of the Middle East which is a top priority for Iranian national security".
But Jordanian military officials describe a different reality on the ground, saying that Iranian-affiliated groups have grown in influence in southern Syria in recent years despite arrangements with Moscow to contain them.
With reports of Russian forces retreating from southern Syria and other areas in the country, Jordan fears the void left behind will be filled by Iranian-aligned forces.
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But Jordanian military officials describe a different reality on the ground, saying that Iranian-affiliated groups have grown in influence in southern Syria in recent years despite arrangements with Moscow to contain them.
With reports of Russian forces retreating from southern Syria and other areas in the country, Jordan fears the void left behind will be filled by Iranian-aligned forces.
Why Jordan sees trouble in Russian retreat from Syria
Jordanian officials warn Tehran will fill the vacuum left by Moscow, but the Iranian envoy tells MEE Amman has nothing to worry about
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