29 Mar 2024
Wednesday 27 September 2017 - 18:13
Story Code : 277516

Iraq sends delegation to Iran 'to coordinate military efforts'

Reuters - A top ranking delegation from Iraqs armed forces headed to neighboring Iran on Wednesday to coordinate military efforts, according to a statement from the Iraqi military.


The statement did not give any details about the aim of the visit, believed to be part of retaliatory measures taken by the government in Baghdad following the independence referendum held in Iraqs northern Kurdish region on Monday.


Iran and Turkey also oppose any move toward Kurdish secession and their armies have started joint drills near their borders with Iraqi Kurdistan in recent days. Iraq and Turkey have also held joint military drills.





Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Catherine Evans



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