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Iran seen influencing Iraqi prime minister choice (AP)

May 21st, 2010

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2009 file photo, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is seen at a rally in Basra, Iraq. Iran is wielding significant influence over the two Shiite blocs maneuvering to form the next Iraqi government and political insiders say Tehran is throwing its weight behind Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to stay on for another term an endorsement that could seal his hold on power. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jurani, File)AP - Iran is throwing its weight behind Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s bid for a second term, political insiders say, an endorsement that could seal his hold on power.


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