Western sources: Iran-Iraq have signed arms deal that violates UN embargo

Western sources: Iran-Iraq have signed arms deal that violates UN embargo

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iran and Iraq have signed their first weapons deal since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Western diplomatic sources said Iran would supply a range of mortars and artillery for Iraq’s security forces. They said the deal would violate the United Nations embargo on Iranian weapons sales. “Nothing prevents […]