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The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims impacted by yesterday’s chlorine gas leak at the Port of Aqaba. We stand with the Jordanian people in this moment of loss, and stand ready to assist our Jordanian partners as they respond to this tragedy.

U.S. Department of State

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