Iran president backs 'united' Iraq

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Iran president backs 'united' Iraq
POSTED: 11:18 a.m. EDT, September 12, 2006


TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran's president -- hosting a visit from Iraq's prime minister and expressing support for his country's beleaguered war-torn neighbor -- says the Islamic republic supports a "united" Iraq and will help the nation "establish full security," an Iranian news agency reported.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at a news conference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki after private talks were held on Tuesday, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported. It is al-Maliki's first visit to Iran since he became prime minister earlier this year.

"Iran will provide assistance to the Iraqi government to establish full security. We believe strengthening the Iraqi government is tantamount to promoting security, peace and friendship in that country," Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying.

Iraq is currently in the throes of deep civil strife, enduring a persistent insurgency and an upsurge of sectarian violence this year between Sunnis and Shiites in Baghdad and other cities.

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/09/12/iraq.iran/index.html
 
The iranians are loving having Saddam gone. Saddam was their worst enemy and threat. Now, they can play a role in shaping Iraq to their interests.
 
But just think , if they merge we won't have to first give arms to one and then the other as in the past.
 
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