Islamic State: In Iraqi battle for Tikrit, signs of Iran's expanding role
US officials worry that Iran's major role in the fight against IS in Iraq could fuel Shiite-Sunni tensions and drive more Sunni Arabs into the arms of the jihadis./ The Iranian military is reportedly playing a significant role in Iraq’s latest push to retake the city of Tikrit from the self-described Islamic State./ Unnamed US officials told the Wall Street Journal that artillery, rockets, and aerial drones for the offensive. A commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards is also taking part. Iran and Iraq have grown close since the the US-led ...
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