Pre-war relations between Jordan and Iraq were positive, especially economically.[5] By 2009, Jordan had taken in roughly 700,000 Iraqi refugees since the war began, a high proportion for a country of only 6 million.[5] Until the end 2005, Iraqis were allowed into Jordan and could register as guests for 3???6 months without work authorization.[5] Renewal became more difficult after 2005 when Iraqi