Iran, Iraq Sign Deal Boosting Military Cooperation
Iran and Iraq have signed an agreement to boost military cooperation and counter "terrorism and extremism," a deal likely to trigger concerns in the United States. Iranian news agencies reported that the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries' defense ministers on July 23 also covers border security, technical and military support, and logistics and training. Iran and Iraq fought a bloody 1980-88 war during the reign of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. But bilateral ties have improved after Hussein was ousted in 2003 and a ...
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