Jordan : Amman to carefully consider Iran free-energy offer

A Jordanian source Friday said his government needs to thoroughly consider Tehran's offer to supply Amman with free oil, energy for 30 years. Tehrans ambassador to Jordan, Mostafa Mosleh- Zadeh made the offer on Wednesday. In statements to Jordan's Al-Arab Al-Yom newspaper, the government source made it clear that in international diplomacy there is no such thing as a state offering something to another for free. Amman will deal with the proposition taking into consideration its best interests. "This is a noble stance ... we thank Iran for the offer that comes in light of [critical] economic conditions," the source said, adding however that Amman should also weigh its relations with the Arab Gulf, America and Europe, as well as Jordan's future interests.