Norway’s Ambassador to Iraq and Jordan Resigns Resignation Linked to Epstein Connections

Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, Mona Juul, has resigned due to controversies related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that Juul’s connections to Epstein indicated a “serious lapse in judgement,” hindering trust in her diplomatic role. Juul and her husband, Terje Rød-Larsen, faced scrutiny after documents revealed their children’s names in Epstein’s will. Juul expressed regret over her limited contact with Epstein, while Rød-Larsen acknowledged his past relationship with him as a serious error.

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