US Presses Iraq on Reports of Arms Deal with Iran

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maliki khamenei The United States pressed Iraq Monday to explain media reports that it had signed a contract to buy arms from Iran, a move forbidden under a United Nations embargo.

“We’ve certainly seen those reports. If true, this would raise serious concerns,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

A deal signed in November in which Iraq would buy $195 million in arms from Iran was reported by Reuters in Baghdad Monday.

Psaki said that “any transfer of arms from Iran to a third country is in direct violation” of the UN embargo.

“We are seeking clarification on this matter from the government of Iraq and to ensure that Iraqi officials understand the limits that international law places on arms trade with Iran,” she added.

The contract with Iran would have been signed just after Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visited Washington requesting American military aid in fighting al-Qaida and other Sunni extremist groups.

In early January, Iran’s deputy chief of staff Gen. Mohammad Hejazi said that his country was ready to provide military equipment and advice to Iraq as it battles al-Qaida. Maliki payed a visit to Iran one month later.

To help Iraq fight al-Qaida and other Sunni extremist groups, such as the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Washington has recently promised to speed up its delivery of Hellfire missiles and surveillance drones. The Pentagon is ready to sell more missiles and 24 Apache attack helicopters.

“We certainly view the government of Iraq as a partner in the fight against terrorism and we’re committed to supporting them in this fight,” Psaki said.

She added that the United States has provided more than $15 billion in equipment, services and training to Iraqi armed services and security.

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37 responses to “US Presses Iraq on Reports of Arms Deal with Iran”

  1. Drug Dealer Avatar
    Drug Dealer

    People have to understand muslims cannot be trusted. They will stab you in the back as soon as you turn around. The West are so naive when it comes muslims.

    1. And that comment is a perfect example of a person who is not a drug dealer, rather a drug user.

      1. Drug Dealer Avatar
        Drug Dealer

        I have to test it before I sell it to you.

        1. You maybe a drug dealer, however don’t forget that I’m your drug supplier.

          1. 5thDrawer Avatar

            You’re from Columbia?? 😉

    2. man-o-war Avatar

      Dude, thats sweet! Lay off the crack bro

    3. USA is playing stupid here. It was Iran who helped USA in Iraq in Afghanistan with their Quds force and in return USA handed over Iraq to Iran. They installed a pro Iranian shia who is openly supporting Assad regime and Iran leaning towards |Russia and China. A faction of the US government is totally working against the norms of the Romans and these groups are the Neocons. All of them have dual Israeli citizenship and they all support Iranian presence in the Arab world as their first defense line. Which American is protesting the role of Nuri Al Maliki? Isnt it obvious that this lackey will support Iran and Iran will support him? If Saddam Hussain would be in charge today then he would not support the Syrian regime nor he would lean towards Iran. Why it is so difficult for USA to realize this? They do understand but they play a dirty game with the sunnis for which they will be the loser in the end.

      1. 5thDrawer Avatar

        I think, Wargame, it is a more simple problem.
        The Muslim mind only has one set of laws in it. When the ‘western law’ states ‘rules’ about embargoes, they don’t get the concept. The USA says ‘we will support you’, and that translates into ‘You can get arms, it’s ok with us.’ Wherever the hell they get them is apparently not considered in the embargo frameworks of ‘international law’.
        Neither side is getting good translators YET !!

    4. SHUT UP NAZI RACISTS
      MUSLIMS ARE GOOD PEOPLE AND YOU INVADED THEIR COUNTRIES TO STEAL THEIR OIL AND WHEN THEY STAND UP AGAINST YOUR SATANIC NATION YOU CALL THEM EVIL

      1. 5thDrawer Avatar
        5thDrawer

        And that’s just as weird.

      2. AkhouManUki Avatar
        AkhouManUki

        Is this General Sisi commenting on Ya Libnan?

        1. Farq2 Avatar

          Funny at how you find cc’s comment amusing when it is in fact true. Or is cc brainwashed as well in your opinion?

          1. I am not brainwashed i am a sri lankan sinhalese we have been living with muslims for centuries celebrating festivals as brothers and sisters

            American government is labeling anyone that gets in their way as EVIL

            if muslims are evil what about Saudi Arabia americans are protecting them

          2. Farq2 Avatar

            You have a better chance talking to a brick wall than to that clown above. As they say my friend, ignorance is bliss. -:)))))

          3. can’t help when media show muslims as evil becuase of few extremists organizations that was created by US(taliban) and Isreal (Hamas) to fight their enemies that later turned into a bigger threat than the former enemy l
            Mulims have a different way of life that makes them extremely alien to others even for me it seems alien but thats the way they are

          4. AkhouManUki Avatar
            AkhouManUki

            Bravo ya sisi, what America does is wrong, but isn’t that what every other country does with its enemies? Look at Assad – he calls his opponents evil and terrorists every day.

            Please excuse Farqrallah – he’s not at liberty to have an opinion. He has been programmed to follow everything dictated by Assad and Nasrallah, and assumes that everyone must be brainwashed unless they share identical views. Reminds me of my 4 year old grandson.

          5. Farq2 Avatar

            Then can you give me a lolly pop Jeddo. -:)))))

          6. AkhouManUki Avatar
            AkhouManUki

            No way, my grandkids only get lollipops when they demonstrate good behavior! Right now you would be sitting in the corner thinking about how you can do better.

          7. Farq2 Avatar

            And if you were my grandfather, you would be put into a old persons home as it is evident you are going senile.

          8. AkhouManUki Avatar
            AkhouManUki

            Ya Farqrallah, who said I found it amusing? I was simply asking cc a question, then you found it appropriate to ambush me with baseless accusations. Are you related to Wiam Wahab by any chance?

          9. Farq2 Avatar

            Wiam Wahab, now that is a real gentlemen. Oh hang on, he must be evil because he supports HA and Assad. rite.

          10. AkhouManUki Avatar
            AkhouManUki

            No, everyone is entitled to make a poor decision, so I don’t hold it against people who support dictatorships and militias. Wiam Wahab on the other hand makes retarded people look brilliant, that’s why I asked.

      3. Drug Dealer Avatar
        Drug Dealer

        Muslims are so stupid they didn’t know what oil was. They had to be taught; so in return for making them filthy rich we need something in return. Soon more & more countries will become less dependant on muslim oil (e.g USA no longer needs the muslims for oil) then we will see who will give a sh_t about the muslims.Don’t forget WE made you and WE will destroy you.

        1. Farq2 Avatar

          Get off the crack my friend. The affect it has on you is evident in your post.

          1. Drug Dealer Avatar
            Drug Dealer

            Its hard to accept reality???

          2. Reality is Americans are the ones who kill eachother
            America is the no.1 nation with highest number of rapes
            Muslims nations are on the bottom

            Mulims and Arabs created Astronomy,Medicine,Numbers etc.They also built huge empires that went against all the super powers in europe
            while the americans were sacrificing people to stop the world from ending

          3. Drug Dealer Avatar
            Drug Dealer

            The only reason muslims are at the bottom for rape is because generally sexual assault is not reported and if it is its covered up the female is blamed. Muslims have no respect for females. In Australia 14 muslim males ganged raped an Australian girl then hosed her down to clean her. What sort of people are you?
            By the way how many muslims have died in Iraq and Syria over the past decade because of muslims blowing each other up? More than what Americans have killed other.
            What you say is true about medicine etc, but you’re talking about the past, thousand years ago. Lets talk about from a few hundreds years ago until now. What have the Muslims achieved? Aren’t the Muslims countries in general the most unstable in the world? Aren’t the muslim people in their countries are among the poorest in the world although they have an abundance of wealth? Aren’t muslim countries 3rd world countries? If the muslim countries are so great why do muslims migrate to the West to live our life style? Why can’t muslims get a decent education in their own countries? Why do muslims people blow themselves up for 14 virgins? I can keep going on all day, so please don’t even try to put muslims on a pedestal maybe the leg of a pedestal even that is to much.

          4. Just go to the wikipedia and read about Iran
            85% of the Iranian adult population is now literate, well ahead of the regional average of 62%. This rate increases to 97% among young adults (aged between 15 and 24) without any gender discrepancy.[1] By 2007, Iran had a student to workforce population ratio of 10.2%, standing among the countries with highest ratio in the world.[2]
            Irans NODET created many leading scientists in the world

            Racists like you are big cancer for this world that needs to be removed
            My nation fought a 30 year long bloody conflict with our tamil brothers becuase people like you existed in my country in the end the when the war was over thousands of people died, many children lost their childhood becuase of being used as child soldiers by the LTTE ,great politicians and intellectuals were assassinated, most sinhala and muslims communities the north were destroyed by bloody massacres
            and many countries that were behind us became 1st world nations while we became a 3rd world nation

            The same will happen for nations in the wst one day

          5. Drug Dealer Avatar
            Drug Dealer

            Firstly Muslim is not a race its a religion, I am not racist I just don’t like muslims. You can have for an example a Lebanese Christian & a Lebanese Muslim they are one race but different religion I like Lebanese Christians but I don’t like Lebanese Muslims; so am I racist towards Lebanese? NO!!!.
            So what if ONE country in the muslim world is literate. What is the unemployment rate in Iran? Its people still live in poverty although have an abundance of wealth in oil, How come a lot of Iranians migrated to the West? I don’t see Westerners migrating to IRAN… Iran is still a 3rd world country. Iran is still an unstable country where people are treated like scum. No rights for women. Iran supplies arms to terrorist groups like Hezbollah. You want me to keep going????
            Don’t even try to put an argument up for Muslims; You will lose every argument even before you open your mouth.

          6. Farq2 Avatar

            Well it seems like your month is always open. It needs to be for the amount of crap thats come out of it. Not to mention among other things it needs to be open for. Hint hint

          7. Drug Dealer Avatar
            Drug Dealer

            As usual you have nothing worth while saying. I guess you must here for the entertainment… What other things have you got which are part of your show?

          8. Iran helps Hezbollah to threaten Israel and to use them as proxy to avoid an all out war in the middle east that can go nuclear and Hezbollah is supported by Christians

            USA and Israel also arm and train anti-iran Islamic radicals

            IF YOU READ WIKIPEDIA ON IRANIAN WOMEN
            Iranian women do have fair access to higher education as seen by a significant increase in female enrollment and graduation rates as women university students now outnumber males, Iranian women emerge to more prominent positions in the labor force, and the presence and confidence of professional women in the public sphere. The opportunities for women education and their involvement in higher education has grown exponentially after the Iranian Revolution.[23] According to UNESCO world survey, Iran has the highest female to male ratio at primary level of enrollment in the world among sovereign nations, with a girl to boy ratio of 1.22 : 1.00.[24]

          9. Drug Dealer Avatar
            Drug Dealer

            Hezbollah is supported by the Christians??? Which world are you from? Hezbollah use its weapons against it own people and government when it didn’t get its way. Yes Hezbollah is a terrorist group. It threatens the Lebanese people & government on a daily basis.

            Of course USA & Israel train muslims to have them killed off; its a win win situation for USA & Israel.

            You still get the point about Iran if the people are educated what use is it to them if Its people still live in poverty although have an abundance of wealth in oil, How come a lot of Iranians migrated to the West? I don’t see Westerners migrating to IRAN… Iran is still a 3rd world country. Iran is still an unstable country where people are treated like scum. Women get an education but still have no rights thats a fact.

        2. YOU ARE A BLOODY BRAINWASHED NAZI YOU ARE NOT DIFFRENT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO SLAUGHTRED INNOCENT JEWS IN GAS CHAPBERS AND ORDERED THEM TO MARCH NAKED IN THE FREEZING COLD ONLY DIFFERENCE IS YOU ARE GOING TO KILL MUSLIMS

          1. Farq2 Avatar

            Never mind drug dealer cc. He unfortunately is getting to high on his own supply

          2. Drug Dealer Avatar
            Drug Dealer

            I don’t need to kill Muslims they are doing a good job of that themselves. Why do think the super powers are not interfering in Syria??? They know what Muslims are like. All the Muslims are headed to Syria or Iraq to kill each other and non Muslims don’t need to get their hands dirty. Keep going I say!!!!!

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