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March 23, 2012

U.S. Battles Iran for Iraq Influence

Josh Rogin, The Cable

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The first major test of U.S. post-war influence in Iraq is now raging over efforts to stop Iran from funneling arms to Syria through Iraqi airspace, but the Iraqis are either unwilling or unable to assure the United States the shipments will cease.

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