Iraq Officials Counter US Claims of Iran Arming Militants


	Iraq Officials Counter US Claims of Iran Arming Militants

blueridge

5-5-2008 11:58 PM

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blueridge says:

"No conclusive evidence". Paraphrase: "Do not push us into conflict with Iran just because the US neocons and Israel want it. We are neighbors and sovereign countries. It is between us. Back off the propaganda--and butt out!"

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                        BAGHDAD - A top Iraqi official said Sunday there was no conclusive evidence that Shiite extremists have been directly supplied with some Iranian arms as alleged by the United States.                        
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