The influence of Tehran on its neighbor is growing, while the U.S., Iraqi officials and analysts say, pursues a policy of near-total disengagement.BAGHDAD — Ten years after the U.S.-led invasion to oust Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, the geopolitical winner of the war appears to be their common enemy: Iran.
Ten Years After Iraq War Began, Iran Reaps The Gains
By Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 03/28/2013 - 3:42pm
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