Iraq's PM to Visit Iran, Seeking Help in Fight Against IS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is headed to Iran Monday for talks with key Tehran officials about the joint fight against Islamic State militants and economic links between the two countries. Abadi's office said the one-day trip is aimed at uniting efforts in the region "to help Iraq in its war against the terrorist group." The Iraqi leader is bringing his ministers for oil, electricity, the economy and commerce. Tehran and Baghdad conduct $4.2 billion in trade a...

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