Iraq Blocks Syria-Bound North Korean Plane, Suspects Weapons Cargo -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Iraq said on Friday it has denied permission to a North Korean plane bound for Syria to pass through Iraqi airspace on suspicion it could be carrying weapons, and the United States stressed the need to prevent any such arms transfers.
Iraq has also denied a Western intelligence report that Iranian aircraft had flown weapons and military personnel over Iraqi airspace to help Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in his 18-month-old fight against rebels seeking to end his rule.
U.S. officials said earlier this month they were questioning Iraq about Iranian flights in Iraqi air space. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator John Kerry threatened to review U.S. aid to Baghdad if it does not halt such overflights to Syria.
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Update #1: Iraq bans Syria-bound NKorea plane with suspected arms load, potentially closing supply line -- Washington Post/AP
Update #2: US, Iraqi leaders discuss concerns on Syria arms -- Reuters
My Comment: Iraq is feeling the pressure, but instead of stopping North Korean planes, I would like to see them stop these planes.
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