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Iraq: Shiite Dissension and Obstacles to Iran

Nov 26, 2007 | 20:56 GMT

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Summary

Divisions among the Iraqi Shia have reached a point that they now threaten the community's ability to negotiate as a bloc. The United States and Arab nations are thrilled, given that the Iraqi Shiite discord poses a stumbling block to Iran's regional aspirations.

Divisions among the Iraqi Shia have reached a point that they now threaten the community's ability to negotiate as a bloc....

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