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June 8, 2008

Iraq's al-Maliki Says US-Iraq Agreement Will Not Harm Iran 
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Iranian media say Mr. Maliki made the comment Sunday after a meeting
with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Tehran 

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, left, and Iran's Vice-President
Parviz Davoodi, listen to their national anthems after al-Maliki arrived
at Mehrabad International airport in Tehran, Iran

Iranian officials say Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has assured
Tehran that a proposed U.S.-Iraq security agreement will not harm Iran.

Iranian media say Mr. Maliki made the comment Sunday after a meeting
with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Tehran.

The prime minister's comment comes amid discussions between U.S. and
Iraqi officials about a security deal that would allow American forces
to remain in Iraq beyond December 31, when their U.N. mandate expires.

Iran opposes such an agreement. 

Mr. Maliki, who arrived in Tehran Saturday, is expected to meet with
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday to discuss security issues.

Some information for this report provided by AP, AFP.


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