Thursday, May 1, 2008

Iraq and Iran Discuss Shiite Militia



BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say the government has dispatched a delegation to Iran to discuss concerns about the arming and training of Shiite militias in Iraq.

A government official says five Shiite politicians left Wednesday with "evidence, confessions and pictures" indicating that Iran is supplying weapons and training fighters who are locked in a violent standoff with U.S. and Iraqi troops.

The official says the delegation "will seek to clarify ... the interference of Iranian leaders."

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Iran and Iraq have been discussing the condition of the Shiite militia. According to the article, Iran is arming and training fighters to battle American and Iraqi troops. The future of Iran is still questionable at this point.
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