Western Report: Iran Ships Arms, Personnel To Syria Via Iraq -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Iran has been using civilian aircraft to fly military personnel and large quantities of weapons across Iraqi airspace to Syria to aid President Bashar al-Assad in his attempt to crush an 18-month uprising against his government, according to a Western intelligence report seen by Reuters.
Earlier this month, U.S. officials said they were questioning Iraq about Iranian flights in Iraqi airspace suspected of ferrying arms to Assad, a staunch Iranian ally. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator John Kerry threatened to review U.S. aid to Baghdad if it does not halt such overflights.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran seeks solution to Syria conflict.
Syria conflict: Damascus suburb sees heavy fighting.
Syrian rebels take third border crossing to Turkey. Syrian rebels seize control of a border crossing on Turkish frontier, pull down Syrian flag. Rebels are said to defeat Syrian forces in battle for border post.
Despite focus on cities, Syria’s civil war grinds on in countryside.
Syrians under 'indiscriminate' attack.
Syrian rebels deny report of al-Assad bounty.
Syrian army spotted testing chemical arms firing units, magazine reports.
Brahimi says Syrian crisis worsening.
Israeli air strike kills 3 Palestinians in Gaza: medics.
Hamas appeals to Egypt over closure of smuggling tunnels.
Bahrain agrees to most UN rights recommendations.
Jordan's King Abdullah endorses controversial media law.
'Serious fiscal crisis' in Palestinian territories.
EU, Iran agree to hold new round of nuclear talks.
ASIA
Afghan president urges peace, despite attacks.
Islands dispute hits China-Japan trade ties.
Pakistani military says kills 29 Taliban near Afghan border. Deadly blast hits Pakistan's Peshawar.
China implicates Bo Xilai in criminal case for first time.
Beijing demonstrators damage US ambassador's car.
Storms dampen hopes for bountiful NKorea harvest.
Key ally pulls out of Indian government over reforms.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi to receive U.S. congressional medal.
AFRICA
Crowded S. Sudan refugee camps on the brink.
Congo rebels set up de facto administration: U.N..
African Union hunts Uganda rebel group.
Somali journalists under fire despite Mogadishu peace dividend.
South Africa police fire at Marikana mine protesters.
Mali, ECOWAS, not on same page on military intervention.
Mass graves found in Kenya's delta region. Mass graves found in Kenya's Tana River Delta region.
Kenyan troops tightening noose on al-Qaeda-linked rebels in Somalia.
FBI arrives in Libya to probe deaths of four Americans. Islamist denies group’s role in Benghazi attack, warns he’ll target Americans if U.S. retaliates.
EUROPE
Italian court upholds CIA rendition verdict.
France steps up security at embassies as magazine publishes Prophet Mohammed cartoons.
France ups embassy security after prophet cartoons.
Europe's most powerful countries call for elected EU president.
Russia expels USAID development agency. Russia says U.S. aid mission sought to sway elections.
Georgia prison abuse film sparks protests.
AMERICAS
Justice Dept faulted in gun-trafficking operation. 'Furious' report slams 'disregard' for public safety as DOJ officials quit.
More than two-thirds in U.S. live paycheck to paycheck: survey.
Chicago teachers, students head back to school.
A top Colombian drug trafficker is captured in Venezuela.
Canada not weighing Canadian dollar intervention for now: Flaherty.
Gas discovery for Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd.
State Department: No secret plan to invade Canada.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. fears potential increase in terrorist movement.
US wins temporary freeze of military detention order.
After Libya, renewed questions about the potency of Al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Saudis offer extra oil to control prices.
AMR expects about 4,400 job cuts, warns 11,000.
Heineken wins support of Thai billionaire for Tiger bid.
Tech lobbying powerhouse set to open doors in Washington.
iPhone 5 review.
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