Iran's Role in Iraq: Complexity and Confusion
S. Peterson & H. LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor | May 5, 2008
According to the US, Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism causing heavy casualties in Iraq. ++ Iranian Hussein Shariatmadari denies this with the claim Iran shares Iraq's interest in ending US occupation and armed militias. ++ Though the discovery of Iranian weaponry in Iraq suggests Iran is arming Shiite militias, Iranian authorities maintain they would sell weaponry to any party. ++ US skepticism with respect to Iranian motives and Iraqi fears of conflict with its neighbor are hindering discussions with Iran.
