Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehqan [R] shakes hands with his Iraqi counterpart Maj. Gen. Erfan al-Hiyali after signing a memorandum of understanding on joint military cooperation. Photo: IRNA
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran and Iraq signed an agreement on Sunday to step up military cooperation and the fight against "terrorism and extremism", Iranian media reported, an accord which is likely to raise concerns in Washington.
Iranian Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan and his Iraqi counterpart Erfan al-Hiyali signed a memorandum of understanding which also covered border security, logistics and training, the official news agency IRNA reported.
"Extending cooperation and exchanging experiences in fighting terrorism and extremism, border security, and educational, logistical, technical and military support are among the provisions of this memorandum," IRNA reported after the signing of the accord in Tehran.
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WNU Editor: Yup .... Iran-Iraq military accord will raise US concerns (Irish Times). I would also add a few more countries to this list (i.e. Saudi Arabia, Israel, etc.).
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Iran, Iraq Sign Deal Boosting Military Cooperation -- RFE
Tehran, Baghdad agree on military cooperation – Iran state media -- RUDAW
Iran & Iraq sign defense deal to step up military cooperation -- RT
Iran, Iraq signs military deal -- Trend News Agency
Iran, Iraq take steps for closer military co-op -- Tehran Times
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