Former Jordanian PM Mudar Badran dies at 89

Seminal figure helped found Jordan’s Intelligence Service, served as prime minister and defense minister from 1960s-90s

Mudar Badran's portrait

Mudar Badran's portrait

(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

APRIL 23, 2023 19:44

Updated: APRIL 23, 2023 20:32

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