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U.S. Threatens Iraq over Alleged Iran Flights

HeadlineSep 20, 2012

Iraq is denying reports it’s allowed Iran to fly shipments of weapons and military personnel to aid the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over Iraqi airspace. According to Reuters, the transfers have been authorized under a deal between top Iraqi and Iranian officials. On Wednesday, Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts warned Iraq that the alleged flights could jeopardize U.S. aid. Meanwhile, at the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Syria would top the agenda at the General Assembly in New York City next week.

Ban Ki-moon: “Every morning when I watch TV and images, whenever I see many people, particularly young children, who are hurt with all this blood in their bodies, I couldn’t start my day with peace of mind. That really affects me very deeply. As you know — and unfortunately, the both sides, government and opposition forces, seem to be determined to see the end by military means. I think military means will not bring an answer. That should be resolved through political dialogue.”

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