Looks like the Iraqis are not happy being told by Iran that their country was part of the Persian Empire.
Baghdad angered by Iranian official's remarks on Iraqi sovereignty
11/03/2015 | 11:07 PM | Gulf News
BAGHDAD, March 11 (KUNA) -- Iraq's Foreign Ministry rejected as "irresponsible" statements attributed earlier on Wednesday to an Iranian presidential aide, who described Iraq as the capital of the former Persian empire, which originated from what is today Iran.
"Iraq is a sovereign nation, ruled by its people, and has positive relations with all of its neighbouring nations, including Iran," read an Iraqi foreign ministry statement responding to the remarks.
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KUNA Baghdad angered by Iranian official s remarks on Iraqi sovereignty - Politics - 11 03 2015
Baghdad angered by Iranian official's remarks on Iraqi sovereignty
11/03/2015 | 11:07 PM | Gulf News
BAGHDAD, March 11 (KUNA) -- Iraq's Foreign Ministry rejected as "irresponsible" statements attributed earlier on Wednesday to an Iranian presidential aide, who described Iraq as the capital of the former Persian empire, which originated from what is today Iran.
"Iraq is a sovereign nation, ruled by its people, and has positive relations with all of its neighbouring nations, including Iran," read an Iraqi foreign ministry statement responding to the remarks.
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KUNA Baghdad angered by Iranian official s remarks on Iraqi sovereignty - Politics - 11 03 2015
