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US: Syria, Iran back foreign fighters

AP: Despite increased counterterrorism efforts by Damascus, as much as 90 percent of the foreign fighters in Iraq cross the border from Syria, according...

Joint Iran-Iraq bank to open 3rd branch in Najaf

Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 10 – A new branch of a joint Iranian-Iraqi bank will be opened in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf...

Iran fomenting violence in Iraq, U.S. says

Los Angeles Times: A high-ranking U.S. military officer Sunday described new details of allegations that Iran is meddling in Iraq, accusing the Islamic Republic...

Iraq blames misunderstanding for Iran-US talks mixup

Reuters: An Iranian delegation failed to meet U.S. officials in Baghdad for talks on security in Iraq and was forced to go home last...

Technocrats eyed for boost in government

Washington Times: Talks are under way among Iraqi political parties to overhaul the Cabinet and establish a new technocratic government, the prime minister's top...

Coalition detains Iran-backed insurgent trainer in Baghdad

Iran Focus: Baghdad, Mar. 08 – Coalition troops on Friday captured a suspected insurgent trainer tied to Iran, the United States military announced. ...

Iraq-Iran trade and tourism increasing

UPI: The U.S. Congressional Research Service said non-oil trade between Iraq and Iran reached about $2 billion in 2007. United Press InternationalBAGHDAD, March...

UN urges Iraq to uphold rights of Iranian opposition

Iran Focus: London, Mar. 07 – A senior United Nations official chided the Iraqi government on Thursday for failing to protect the main Iranian...

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Global Torture Index: Iran Is Among the World’s Highest-Risk Countries for Torture

The latest Global Torture Index identifies Iran as one of the world's highest-risk countries for torture, impunity, and state...

Grossi: A Very Robust Verification System is Needed for Iran’s Nuclear Program

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that a very robust verification system is...

Renewable Water Per Capita in Iran Falls To 1,200 Cubic Meters Per Year

Reports from Iranian regime government institutions show that the "renewable water per capita" indicator for each Iranian citizen has...

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New Wave of Protests Across Various Iranian Cities

On June 21 and 22, a new wave of...

Inflation in Iran and the Limits of What an Agreement with the United States Can Achieve

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