Friday, March 16, 2012

Iraq's Assistance To Syria More Deeper Than What Has Been Disclosed

Iraq Lets Iran Fly Arms To Syria Despite U.S. Protests -- Washington Times

The Iraqi government has refused U.S. requests to stop Iranian cargo flights to Syria, despite being aware of credible intelligence that the planes are transporting up to 30 tons of weapons, according to a U.S. official.

The U.S. has made several requests in recent months to the Iraqi government, including directly to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, to either stop allowing Iran to use its airspace or allow the planes to be inspected in compliance with international law.

Iraq has refused, saying the planes are carrying only humanitarian aid.

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Update #1: Report: Iran sends planeload of 'medical aid' to Syria -- YNet News
Update #2: Iraqi PM insists Iran flights to Syria carrying aid -- NOW Lebanon

My Comment
: No one believs that these flights are just carrying "medical supplies". This is a conscious decision on the part of the Iraqi government to assist both Iran and Syria to repress the revolt that is happening right now against the Assad regime.

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