Photo: The US must withdraw all its remaining forces from Iraq by 31 DecemberIran 'Influenced' Iraq Over US Troops' Exit -- BBC
Iran influenced Baghdad's decision to refuse to allow the US to keep troops in Iraq beyond the end of this year, a senior adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has told the BBC.
Under the current agreement, the US must withdraw all its remaining forces from Iraq by 31 December.
The admission will fuel speculation about Iran's growing influence in Iraq, as US forces leave.
Iraq's decision was a humiliating moment for the United States.
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My Comment: I would love to know what "sweeteners" the Iranian regime give to Baghdad for this decision. I would also love to know why our Arab allies like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, etc. silent when all of this was happening.
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