Iranian convoy hit by gunfire in Baghdad; 2 diplomats injured

                   
iht.com     May 16, 2008            

An Iranian Embassy convoy came under fire in Baghdad, wounding two Iranian diplomats and two other embassy staff, a spokesman said Friday. An Iraqi Interior Ministry official said Iraqi soldiers exchanged fire with guards in an argument that broke out when members of the convoy failed to produce... [read full story]                    

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US Blamed For Ambush On Iranians In Iraq

huffingtonpost.com     May 17, 2008          

BAGHDAD — Iran angrily blamed the United States on Friday after at least three of its diplomats were wounded in a Baghdad shooting, saying the Americans are encouraging attacks on Iranians in Iraq. The shooting _ which may have been by Iraqi soldiers during an argument at a checkpoint _ comes...                    

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Iran protests after 3 diplomats hurt in Iraq

charlotte.com     May 17, 2008          

Iran angrily blamed the U.S. on Friday after at least three of its diplomats were wounded in a shooting a day earlier in Baghdad, saying the Americans are encouraging attacks on Iranians in Iraq.The U.S. defended the actions of Iraqi forces but said the U.S. "condemns any attack on guests or...                    

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Iran protests after envoys wounded in Iraq

montereyherald.com     May 17, 2008          

By LEE KEATH Associated Press BAGHDAD — Iran angrily blamed the United States on Friday after at least three of its diplomats were wounded in a Baghdad shooting, saying the Americans are encouraging attacks on Iranians in Iraq. The United States defended the actions of Iraqi security forces, but...                    

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Iran blames US after diplomats are shot in Baghdad

legitgov.org     May 18, 2008          

Iran angrily blamed the US on Friday after at least three of its diplomats were wounded in a Baghdad shooting, saying the US was encouraging attacks on Iranians in Iraq. The shooting, which may have been by Iraqi soldiers during an argument at a checkpoint, comes amid unprecedented strains...                    

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