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Jordan Willing to Send Troops to Iraq
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Jordan Willing to Send Troops to Iraq
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LONDON - Jordan's King Abdullah II said Thursday his country would be willing to send troops to Iraq, potentially becoming the first Arab state to do so.
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The statement marked a major shift in Jordan's policy toward Iraq.
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Jordan is dependent on Iraqi oil.
"I feel optimistic we have strong, courageous leaders in Iraq ... but the challenges that face them on security is going to be their major problem, and they are going to need everybody's help," he said.