Why Iran's latest foray into Iraq doesn't worry Pentagon – yet
The Iranian military is advising and reportedly even fighting alongside Iraqi forces trying to retake Tikrit from the Islamic State. If that's all Iran forces are doing, their presence might be helpful, the Pentagon says. But that's a big 'if.'/ Shiite fighters backed by Iran gesture as they walk through the town of Hamrin, Iraq, Tuesday. They were part of the force preparing to attack Islamic State militants in Tikrit./ United States troops are not the only advisers to the Iraqi security forces right now. The Iranian military is on the ...
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