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Iraq for best relations with Syria, Iran, US 
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Spokesman for Iraq's government, Ali al-Dabagh on Thursday declared his country's call for most favorable relations with Iran, Syria and the US.Iraq for best relations with Syria, Iran, US ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
Al-Shara reiterated, "Although Syria, too, was in a way engaged in cold war with Iraq during the executed former Iraqi president's era, the nature of Damascus relations with Baghdad differs greatly with Tehran-Baghdad relations."Iraqi president to visit Syria on Sunday AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 3:28 PM
Days after President Bush accused Syria of encouraging the violence in Iraq, President Jalal Talabani on Sunday will become the highest-level Iraqi official to visit this country in more than 24 years.Iraqi president to visit Syria Sunday People's Daily - Jan 13 4:39 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will visit Syria on Sunday for talks with Syrian leaders, an adviser for Talabani told Xinhua on Saturday.U.S. denies military plans against Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 12:36 PM
The United States denied on Friday it was preparing for military action against Iran and Syria, after President George W. Bush issued a stern warning to them, raising concerns of a spillover from the Iraq war.Gates rules out cross-border raids on networks in Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 8:47 AM
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ruled out US cross-border raids in Iran or Syria in pursuit of networks smuggling arms and foreign fighters into Iraq.Meshaal, Abbas aides holding secret talks in Syria - Al Jazeera - Jan 13 6:10 AM
Members of the former ruling Party Fatah, including independent lawmaker Ziad Abu Amr and Mohammed Rashid, a former economic adviser to Mahmoud Abbas' predecessor, Yasser Arafat, and Hamas exiled leader Khaled Meshaal have been holding secret talks in Syria over the past two weeks with the aim of breaking deadlock that has delayed the formation of a unity government, according to aides of ...Syria: Damascus To Host Economic Forum India Daily - Jan 13 8:14 AM
The Syrian-Malaysian Economic Forum will be held in Damascus, Syria, at the end of February, Said al-Hafez, chairman of the Syrian-Malaysian Business Council, said Jan. 12. The forum is considered the starting point for developing economic, technical and trade cooperation with Malaysia, al-Hafez said.Syria to open new zones for oil, gas exploration Independent Online - Jan 13 7:07 AM
Syria plans to open new zones for exploration of oil and gas resources in a bid to boost its dwindling energy output.In balancing act, Iraq's president to visit Syria San Diego Union-Tribune - Jan 13 3:14 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria – Days after President Bush accused Syria of encouraging the violence in Iraq, President Jalal Talabani tomorrow will become the highest-level Iraqi official to visit this country in more than 24 years.Iran, Syria denounce Bush's Iraq plan AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 12:50 AM
Iran and Syria on Thursday denounced President Bush's new Iraq strategy that blames them for fueling violence in the war-torn country, and they said the plan to send more U.S. troops would only increase bloodshed. Bush's speech Wednesday night underlined his staunch rejection of recommendations that Washington reach out to Syria and Iran in an attempt to calm Iraq.Iraq prez set for landmark visit to Syria Boston Herald - Jan 12 9:09 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Days after President Bush accused Syria of encouraging violence in Iraq, President Jalal Talabani tomorrow will become the highest-level Iraqi official to visit Syria in more than 24...The US moves to confront Iran and Syria The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 12:00 AM
Close to the same hour Wednesday night that President Bush vowed to disrupt the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria to "terrorists and insurgents" in Iraq, US forces raided an Iranian consulate in northern Iraq, arresting five diplomats and staff and taking computers and files.U.S. denies plans against Iran and Syria Reuters.co.uk - Jan 12 11:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States denied on Friday it was preparing for military action against Iran and Syria, after President George W. Bush issued a stern warning to them, raising concerns of a spill-over from the Iraq war.U.S. needs help of Syria and Iran, analysts in Middle East say / Iraq neighbors' assistance would carry a high price San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 12 2:44 PM
By accusing Iran and Syria of supporting Iraq's terrorists and insurgents Wednesday night, President Bush inadvertently highlighted a key stumbling block to peace -- the difficulty of reconciling the rival Sunnis and Shiites without also sitting down face-to-... Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy on Iraq Fox21 - Jan 12 11:20 PM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran and Syria are denouncing President Bush's new Iraq strategy, saying the plan will only lead to more bloodshed.Talabani seeks better ties in Syria visit Financial Times - Jan 12 6:20 PM
Jalal Talabani, Iraq's president, will travel to Syria tomorrow in an effort to normalise relations with a country that is accused of allowing its territory to be used as a supply conduit for Sunni Arab insurgents.The US moves to confront Iran and Syria IranMania.com - Jan 12 10:16 PM
LONDON, January 13 (IranMania) - Close to the same hour Wednesday night that US President Bush vowed to disrupt the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria to "terrorists and insurgents" in Iraq, US forces raided an Iranian consulate in northern Iraq, arresting five diplomats and staff and taking computers and files, The Christian Science Monitor reported.Iraqi president to visit Syria, days after Bush slams Damascus Boston Herald - Jan 12 1:38 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria - Days after President Bush accused Syria of encouraging the violence in Iraq, President Jalal Talabani on Sunday will become the highest-level Iraqi offical to visit this country in more...Syria: No preconditions to Israeli talks UPI - Jan 12 7:03 PM
MADRID, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The head of the Syrian delegation to a conference on the Middle East said there must be no preconditions to any talks between Syria and Israel.White House: Bush speech didn't hint at attack on Syria, Iran WLUC TV 6 - Jan 12 10:57 PM
WHITE HOUSE The White House says President Bush's televised address on Iraq was not a prelude to war with Iran or Syria.Senators fear Iraq war may spill to Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 11 3:53 PM
U.S. Democratic and Republican senators voiced strong concern on Thursday that the Iraq war could spread to neighboring Iran and Syria if the U.S. military were to chase militants across the border.U.S. denies to have plan to attack Iran, Syria People's Daily - Jan 12 6:10 PM
The United States on Friday rejected the saying that it was preparing for military action against Iran and Syria.White House: Bush speech didn't hint at attack on Syria, Iran NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Jan 12 4:35 PM
WHITE HOUSE The White House says President Bush's televised address on Iraq was not a prelude to war with Iran or Syria. Press Secretary Tony Snow says an "urban...US denies military plans against Iran, Syria AlertNet - Jan 12 12:51 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The United States denied on Friday it was preparing for military action against Iran and Syria, after President George W. Bush issued a stern warning to them, raising ... US Secy Of State Rice Rejects Dialogue With Iran, Syria Zawya - Jan 12 7:58 PM
WASHINGTON (AP)--Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday rejected anew proposals for opening a diplomatic dialogue with Iran and Syria as a way to help stabilize Iraq.Gates rules out attacks on Iran or Syria Zawya - Jan 12 7:58 PM
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday ruled out cross-border raids in Iran or Syria from Iraq as he defended a new strategy to send additional troops to the wartorn country.Bush plan rejects dialogue with Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 11 10:41 AM
President Bush's new strategy on Iraq rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraq's raging violence a move Damascus calls a mistake that wrecks an opportunity to benefit both sides. In announcing plans to send 21,000 more troops to Iraq, Bush slammed Syria and its ally Iran, accusing both of supporting Iraqi militants and vowing that the U.S. military will break their lines of ...Gates rules out attacks on Iran or Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 12 1:07 PM
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday ruled out cross-border raids in Iran or Syria from Iraq as he defended a new strategy to send additional troops to the wartorn country. A cornerstone of the new approach, launched Wednesday by President George W. Bush, is increased pressure on Iran and Syria and tougher action to deal with militias.Syria insists it is cooperating on Iraqi security AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 9:08 PM
The Syrian government has renewed its assurances that it was cooperating with Iraq on strengthening security along their mutual border, but accused the United States of failing to follow suit.Iran, Syria Denounce Bush Plan Time Magazine - Jan 11 9:27 AM
Iran and Syria on Thursday denounced President Bush's new Iraq strategy, which blames them for fueling violence in the war-torn country White House: No plans for war with Iran, Syria Channel NewsAsia - Jan 12 10:02 AM
WASHINGTON - The White House on Friday flatly dismissed what it called a "rumor and urban legend" that the United States was gearing up for military action against Iran or Syria.Iraqi official urges Syria, Iran, and US to improve their relations Boston Globe - Jan 12 1:02 AM
BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi government spokesman chided the United States, Iran, and Syria yesterday for using his country as a political battleground, saying "we pay the price for the tension" between the three rivals and urging them to improve their relations.Spain for Syria, Iran role; no regional progress ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Former Spanish prime minister and head of Spain's Socialist Party Philippe Gonzales called for Iran's serious participation in the Middle East peace process.Rice Opposes Outreach to Iran, Syria Over Iraq Payvand Iran News - Jan 12 7:56 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday resisted calls for U.S. outreach to Iran and Syria over what the Bush administration sees as efforts by those countries to destabilize Iraq. In Senate testimony, Rice said the United States is not prepared to pay a diplomatic price for such contacts. -VOA(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-12 20:14 GMT: US govt dismisses reports military action planned vs Iran, Syria Interactive Investor - Jan 12 12:48 PM
WASHINGTON (AFX) - The White House flatly dismissed what it called a "rumor and urban legend" that the United States was gearing up for military action against Iran or Syria.Iraq's Talabani to visit Damascus BBC News - Jan 13 6:05 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is to visit Syria in the first high-level visit since diplomatic ties were restored last year.Bush Warning To Iran and Syria Good Policy, Rice Says [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Jan 12 3:38 PM
President Bush s January 10 warning to Syria and Iran not to endanger U.S. soldiers in Iraq does not indicate a change in the United States relations with either county, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says, but just good policy. In a television interview prior to her trip to the Middle East, Rice says, I don't think there's a government in the world that would sit by and let the ...Steve Clemons: Did the President Declare "Secret War" Against Syria and Iran? HuffingtonPost - Jan 11 3:41 PM
Washington intelligence, military and foreign policy circles are abuzz today with speculation that the President, yesterday or in recent days, sent a secret Executive Order to the Secretary of Defense and to the Director of the CIA to launch military operations against Syria and Iran. The President may have started a new secret, informal war against Syria and Iran without the consent of ...Iraq's Talabani To Visit Syria Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 12 5:40 AM
January 12, 2007 -- Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is scheduled to travel to Syria on January 14 for talks with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad.Iran, Syria Denounce Bush's Iraq Plan Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Jan 12 2:16 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran and Syria on Thursday denounced President Bush's new Iraq strategy that blames them for fueling violence in the war-torn country, and they said the plan to send more U.S. troops would only increase bloodshed.Does Bush s speech carry hidden threats to Iran and Syria? Al Jazeera - Jan 12 12:10 AM
Could it be true that President Bush may have started a new secret, informal war against Syria and Iran without the consent of Congress?Words Not Enough To Stop Iran, Syria CBS News - Jan 11 9:35 AM
President Bush had strong words for Iran and Syria in his speech Wednesday night, but National Review argues those words must be backed by strong actions.No dialogue with Iran, Syria: Rice NDTV - Jan 11 9:03 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday rejected proposals for opening a diplomatic dialogue with Iran and Syria as a way to help stabilize Iraq.US seeks to banish Iran war 'rumor' AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 13 3:27 AM
The White House and the Pentagon are struggling to dispel fears that US President George W. Bush's warnings to Syria and Iran over Iraq and a US military buildup in the Gulf had set the stage for war.Steve Clemons: A Glimpse at America's Brewing Nightmare with Iran HuffingtonPost - Jan 13 4:11 PM
I suspect that we will soon see more collisions between US military squads and Special Force operations against suspected Syrian and Iranian convoys and personnel -- civilian and military -- inside Iraq as well as more border interdiction. At some point, these units will go into Syria and Iran to accomplish their "disruption" missions. At that point, Syria and Iran will make a calculation as ...Bush plan rejects dialogue with Syria Boston Globe - Jan 11 11:06 AM
President Bush's new strategy on Iraq rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraq's raging violence -- a move Damascus calls a mistake that wrecks an opportunity to benefit both sides. In announcing plans to send 21,000 more troops to Iraq, Bush slammed Syria and its ally Iran, accusing both of supporting Iraqi militants and vowing that the U.S. ...Senators fear Iraq war may spill to Iran, Syria IranMania.com - Jan 11 11:44 PM
LONDON, January 12 (IranMania) - US Democratic and Republican senators voiced strong concern that the Iraq war could spread to neighboring Iran and Syria if the US military were to chase militants across the border, Reuters reported.Iran, Syria denounce Bush's Iraq plan IranMania.com - Jan 11 10:15 PM
LONDON, January 12 (IranMania) - Iran and Syria denounced President Bush's new Iraq strategy that blames them for fueling violence in the war-torn country, and they said the plan to send more US troops would only increase bloodshed, The Associated Press reported.Iran, Syria Denounce Bush's Iraq Plan ABC News - Jan 11 6:52 AM
Iran, Syria Denounce President Bush's Latest Strategy for IraqRice rejects calls for diaogue with Syria, Iran, over Iraq Calcutta News - Jan 11 8:44 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday resisted calls for U.S. outreach to Iran and Syria over what the Bush administration sees as efforts by those countries to destabilize Iraq.Rice Opposes Outreach to Iran, Syria Over Iraq Voice of America - Jan 11 2:12 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday resisted calls for U.S. outreach to Iran and Syria over what the Bush administration sees as efforts by those countries to destabilize Iraq. In Senate testimony, Rice said the United States is not prepared to pay a diplomatic price for such contacts.Bush plan on Iraq snubs proposals for dialogue with Syria Boston Herald - Jan 11 11:23 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria - President Bush's new strategy on Iraq rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraq's raging violence - a move Damascus calls a mistake that wrecks an opportunity...Syria set to reveal new menu Zawya - Jan 11 10:43 PM
12 January 2007 Syria's Oil Ministry is expected to unveil its new licensing round involving six offshore and up to four onshore blocks by the end of this month, writes Nassir Shirkhani.Bush Plan Rejects Dialogue With Syria AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 11 10:03 AM
President Bush's new strategy on Iraq rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraq's raging violence _ a move Damascus calls a mistake that wrecks an opportunity to benefit both sides.Iraqi president to visit Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 2:44 AM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will fly to Damascus for talks with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, an official at Talabani's office told AFP.Richardson wants Iraq troop withdrawal this year The Times and Democrat - 23 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, S.C. - The U.S. should begin pulling troops out of Iraq this year and has nothing to lose from direct talks with North Korea, Iran or Syria, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Saturday.Bush Iraq Speech Means Iran, Syria and Perhaps Draft Surge Bayou Buzz - Jan 11 7:45 PM
Rep. Charles Rangel just might get what he wanted. So might President Bush. There was no mistake when President Bush fingered Iran and Syria as perpetrators of Iraqi insurgency. There was also no mistake that Bush ordered Patriot missiles for this latest surge of troops to help quell Baghdad .The US moves to confront Iran and Syria The Christian Science Monitor - Jan 12 9:36 AM
Both nations aid the 'flow of support' to 'terrorists' in Iraq, President Bush says. Iran, Syria Condemn Bush's New Iraq Strategy Nasdaq - Jan 11 8:25 AM
(RTTNews) - Iran and Syria on Thursday condemned US President Bush's new Iraq strategy, which blames them for promoting the violence in Iraq. Both the countries said that the sending of more US troops to Iraq will only fuel the escalating violence there.Mahram champions Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
DUBAI Mahram of Iran recovered in the fourth quarter to overcome favourites Al Jalaa of Syria 77-58 in the final to win the 18th Dubai International Basketball Championship at Al Ahli Club.Iran-Syria-US US raid on Iran's consulate a 'provocative move': Syrian official Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 13 8:37 AM
A senior Syrian official on Saturday described the US troops' raid on Iran's consulate in Erbil, Kurdestan province of Iraq as a 'provocative move' which will harm Iran-Iraq relations.Syria insists it is cooperating on Iraqi security Khaleej Times - Jan 12 9:13 PM
WASHINGTON - The Syrian government renewed its assurances here Friday that it was cooperating with Iraq on strengthening security along their mutual border, but accused the United States of failing to follow suit.Bush plans on Iraq snubs proposals for dialogue with Syria Ashland Daily Tidings - Jan 11 1:22 PM
DAMASCUS, Syria President Bush's new strategy on Iraq rejects proposals to enlist Syria's aid in ending Iraq's raging violence a move Damascus calls a mistake that wrecks an opportunity to benefit both sides.US seeks to banish Iran war 'rumor' AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 2:17 PM
The White House and the Pentagon struggled to dispel fears that US President George W. Bush's warnings to Syria and Iran over Iraq and a US military buildup in the Gulf had set the stage for war.Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy on Iraq Fox 6 News San Diego - Jan 11 8:23 AM
Iran and Syria are denouncing President Bush's new Iraq strategy, saying the plan will only lead to more bloodshed.US Rice: All Options On Table With Iran, Syria Nasdaq - Jan 11 4:55 AM
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday said "all options are on the table" concerning possible military action against Iran and Syria.Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy on Iraq WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - Jan 11 8:13 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran and Syria are denouncing President Bush's new Iraq strategy, saying the plan will only lead to more bloodshed. Bush unveiled the plan last night in a...Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy on Iraq KXLY-TV Spokane - Jan 11 7:40 AM
TEHRAN, IRAN -- Iran and Syria are denouncing President Bush's new Iraq strategy, saying the plan will only lead to more bloodshed. Bush unveiled the plan Wednesday night in a speech that blamed Iran and Syria for fueling the violence in the war-torn country.Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy CNews - Jan 11 7:32 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran and Syria on Thursday denounced President George W. Bush's new Iraq strategy that blames them for fuelling violence in the war-torn country, saying the plan to send more U.S. troops would only increase the bloodshed.Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy on Iraq CNews - Jan 11 7:17 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran and Syria on Thursday denounced President Bush s new Iraq strategy that blames them for fueling violence in the war-torn country, and they said the plan to send more U.S. troops would only increase bloodshed.Hotlinks Tiscali - Jan 13 4:35 PM
The raid, as President George W. Bush vowed in a speech to disrupt what he called the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria for insurgent attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, drew criticism from Iraq s Kurdish regional government, which called it a violation of its sovereignty and of international immunity laws.Syria bans travel for jailed rights lawyer's brother Middle East Times - Jan 11 4:11 AM
DAMASCUS -- Syria has barred the brother of a jailed human rights lawyer from traveling to Brussels for a European parliament meeting on Syrian-European relations, a rights group said Wednesday.Hotlinks Tiscali - Jan 13 4:35 PM
As the overnight raid was in progress, President George W. Bush was vowing in a keynote address on American television to disrupt what he called the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria for insurgent attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq.Iraq calls for best relations with Iran, Syria, US Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 11 6:22 AM
Iraq - Relations - Iran Spokesman for the Iraqi government, Ali al-Dabagh on Thursday declared his country's call for most favorable relations with Iran, Syria and the US.US takes conflict to Iran, Syria News Interactive - Jan 11 5:42 AM
GEORGE W. Bush has defied popular opinion, top generals and Congress with a plan to escalate US military involvement in the Middle East by sending more troops into Iraq and threatening attacks against terror cells in Iran and Syria.Bush says U.S. will clamp down on Iran, Syria as part of Iraq strategy Sierra Times - Jan 11 4:52 AM
WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush's new strategy for the Iraq war calls for clamping down on what the United States sees as Iran and Syria's support for insurgents and trying to get more help from American allies in the region.Bush Iraq plan doomed to fail: Syria Khaleej Times - Jan 11 5:13 AM
DAMASCUS - The complexity of the situation in Iraq means US President George W. Bush s new security plan is bound to fail, Syria s government daily Tishrin wrote in an editorial on Thursday.Iran, Syria denounce new Bush strategy on Iraq WNCT Greenville - Jan 11 7:42 AM
(AP) - Iran and Syria are denouncing President Bush's new Iraq strategy, saying the plan will only lead to more bloodshed. Bush unveiled the plan last night in a speech that blamed Iran and Syria for fueling the violence in the war-torn country.Peretz; No War Expected this Summer Israel National News - Jan 13 3:31 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Over the past several weeks, a series of reports regarding the likelihood of war with Syria or Lebanon over the summer. Defense Minister Amir Peretz believes that these reports are unsubstantiated and do not mean that a war will "definitely" take place this summer.Dialogue 'only path to peace in Middle East' Gulf News - Jan 13 12:47 PM
Madrid: The Madrid +15 Peace Conference concluded yesterday on a positive note. It said all parties including Israel and Syria have realised the need for peace to address the lack of security in the region.Abbas envoys holding talks with Mashaal NDTV - Jan 13 6:48 AM
Envoys of moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held secret talks with the exiled leader of Hamas, Khaled Mashaal, in Syria for the past two weeks.Iraq says U.S. raid hit liaison office Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Jan 13 2:10 AM
President Jalal Talabani plans a trip to Syria on Sunday, the highest-level Iraqi visit to the country in more than 24 years.Gilchrest calls on Bush to open talks Baltimore Sun - Jan 13 12:56 AM
Md. lawmaker hands president letter urging direct contact with Iran and Syria about Iraq Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest of Maryland hand-delivered a letter to President Bush yesterday asking that the U.S. open direct talks with Iran and Syria to help quell the violence in Iraq. ISRAEL EXPECTS TURBULENT 2007 IN MIDEAST Middle East Newsline - Jan 13 5:49 AM
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Israel's military expects a turbulent year in the Middle East, with threats intensifying from Iran, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority and Syria.UN-weary, US opts for unilateral moves against Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Recent US operations against Iranian interests in Iraq appear to signal a shift by Washington towards unilateral action after growing frustated with slow-moving UN diplomacy.Bush: Will stop flow of support from Iran, Syria into Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 10 6:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush vowed on Wednesday to interrupt what he called the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria for attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, as he unveiled his revamped Iraq war strategy.US govt dismisses reports military action planned vs Iran, Syria Sharewatch - Jan 12 12:09 PM
"I want to address kind of a rumor, an urban legend that's going around," spokesman Tony Snow told reporters in a prepared statement at his daily briefing.David Goldstein: Only the Republicans can Save our Nation HuffingtonPost - Jan 12 12:57 PM
I've written two posts over the past couple days suggesting that President Bush intends to lead us into a broader war with Syria and Iran... you know, the kind of posts my righty trolls like to see because they think it makes me look like a paranoid, crack-smoking nutcase. Well apparently, I'm not the only one smoking crack these days. Yesterday, when Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice ...Arrested Iranians tied to group arming Iraqis--U.S. Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 13 5:18 PM
Five Iranians arrested by U.S. forces in northern Iraq are connected to an Iranian Revolutionary Guard group that provides weapons to Iraqi insurgents, the U.S. military said on Sunday.Bush throwing oil on Iraq fire: Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 11 5:54 AM
Syrian Vice President Faruq al-Shara has said US President George W. Bush's decision to send 21,500 more American troops to Iraq amounted to nothing more than throwing oil onto the fire.Bush: Will stop flow of support from Iran, Syria into Iraq AlertNet - Jan 10 5:51 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush vowed on Wednesday to interrupt what he called the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria for attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, as he ... U.S. forces detain 6 Iranians in Iraq Northwest Herald - Jan 13 12:10 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) U.S.-led forces detained five Iranians Thursday after a raid on a government office flying an Iranian flag, Iraqi officials and witnesses said, as President Bush vowed to isolate Iran and Syria as part of a new strategy to quell violence in Iraq.US to ramp up action against Iran, Syria in Iraq IranMania.com - Jan 10 8:47 PM
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - US troops will go on the offensive against hostile operations by Iran and Syria in Iraq, the White House said, in extracts from the new war plan for the violence-riven country, AFP reported.Iranian President Visits Venezuela to Strengthen Ties New York Times - Jan 13 3:53 PM
The two countries have signed agreements in recent months on oil exploration, housing and tractor and bicycle assembly.Anglo Arab Organisation President: UK-EU Parliamentary delegation to Lebanon, Syria a success Middle East Online - Jan 12 4:04 AM
Auchi: Frank and constructive talks with Assad, Lahoud and other Lebanese and Syrian leaders.Senators to Bush: Stay out of Iran CNN.com - Jan 11 7:54 PM
President Bush's warnings to Iran and Syria to not interfere in Iraq and the arrest of six Iranians in Iraq by U.S. troops raised eyebrows Thursday on Capitol Hill, where senators warned Bush against widening the nearly four-year-old war.Mideast players offer creative solutions AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 13 2:59 PM
A new idea is gaining steam amid the gloom of failed Mideast peacemaking: Start outlining the final contours of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal even in the absence of calm on the ground as a way of propping up moderates and undermining Iranian-backed radicals.2:30PM The New Zealand Herald - Jan 12 6:24 PM
WASHINGTON - The United States denied today it was preparing for military action against Iran and Syria, after President George W. Bush issued a stern warning to them, raising concerns of a spill-over from the Iraq war.Abbas envoys hold secret talks with Hamas leader China Daily - Jan 13 2:00 AM
Ramallah, West Bank -- Envoys of moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held secret talks with the exiled leader of the Islamic militant Hamas in Syria for the past two weeks, and made progress toward forming a joint government, Abbas aides and an official close to the talks said Saturday.