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September 20, 2012

U.S. Threatens Iraq over Alleged Iran Flights 
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Iraq is denying reports its allowed Iran to fly shipments of weapons and
military personnel to aid the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
over Iraqi airspace. According to Reuters, the transfers have been
authorized under a deal between top Iraqi and Iranian officials. On
Wednesday, Senator John Kerry of Massachusets warned Iraq that the
alleged flights could jeapordize U.S. aid. Meanwhile at the United
Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Syria would top the agenda
at the General Assembly in New York City next week.
bq. Ban ki-Moon: "Every morning when I watch TV and images. Whenever I
see many people, particularly young children who are hurt with all this
blood in their bodies, I couldn't start my day with peace of mind. That
really affects me very deeply. As you know, and unfortunately, both
sides, government and opposition forces seem to be determined to see the
end by military means. I think military means will not bring an answer.
That should be resolved through political dialogue."

 

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