In meeting with Ahmadinejad's bureau chief, Abdullah says he wants to change tense relations with Islamic Republic; receives invite to Teheran.
By ASSOCIATED PRESSJordan King Abdullah 311(photo credit: AP)
AMMAN, Jordan— Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday said he is seeking "practical steps" for improving his country's frosty relations with Iran.The monarch's appeal contrasted with his regime's frequent criticism of Iran's policies.RELATED:Amman urges US to find new peace formulaWikileaks: Assad - Iran not pursuing nuclear weaponsAbdullah made the appeal for better ties during a meeting with Esfandiar Rahim Mashai, the director of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's office, according to an official Jordanian statement. It said Abdullah was invited to visit Teheran.As early as 2004, Abdullah warned of Iran's growing influence in Iraq and the rest of the region.In US cables released by WikiLeaks, US diplomats were quoted as saying Jordan warned that Iranian influence could undermine American interests and moderate nations like Jordan, an ally of the US.Click here for full Jpost coverage of the Iranian threat
