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In a recent article titled “The Path to Jerusalem Passes Through Jordan,” an Iranian <\/span>state-run media outlet<\/span><\/a> harshly criticized and slammed Jordan. The article asserted that Jordan, due to its shared border with Palestine and proximity to the western coast of the Persian Gulf, holds particular significance in \u201cthe liberation of occupied Palestine.\u201d It further stated that despite economic weaknesses, Jordan provided significant strategic assistance to Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War, primarily due to its proximity to Iraq.<\/span><\/p>\n Why has Jordan incurred the wrath of the Iranian government?<\/span><\/p>\n Jordan has been actively involved in intercepting drug trafficking activities conducted by Hezbollah, both in Syria and Lebanon. In this context, Jordan launched an airstrike on a drug production facility in Syria. On January 4, citing Jordanian and regional intelligence sources, <\/span>Reuters reported<\/span><\/a>, \u201cJordan launched air strikes inside Syria against suspected warehouses and hideouts of Iranian-backed drug smugglers.”<\/span><\/p>\n Hezbollah forces have been using drones to transport drugs, particularly Captagon (Fenethylline) pills. Since Jordan’s crackdown on the regime\u2019s drug trafficking, the regime has adopted a hostile stance toward the Jordanian government. This is because Jordan’s actions have hindered billions of dollars in profits to Hezbollah and Tehran.<\/span><\/p>\n Jordanian officials have pointed out that “Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian-affiliated militias in southern Syria play a role in increasing arms and drug smuggling.” According to UN agencies, US officials, and <\/span>European Union authorities<\/span><\/a>, a portion of the funds for Iranian-affiliated militias and supporters of the Bashar al-Assad government are provided through this route. Officials in Western countries combating drug trafficking state that Syria has become one of the major hubs for the <\/span>multi-billion-dollar drug trade<\/span><\/a>, especially Captagon, which is smuggled through Jordan.<\/span><\/p>\n The #Iranian<\/a> regime denies involvement in the killing of #US<\/a> personnel in Jordan. Watch and judge why scrutiny is warranted as its highest-ranking officials have repeatedly expressed intent to do so over the years. pic.twitter.com\/OYeAuwnw2N<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) January 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n