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Iraq warns on Iran border moves

Iraq has expressed concern about troop build-ups by both Iranian and Turkish forces along their borders with Iraq. Outgoing Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Iran had been told of Iraqi concerns but said his country wanted to resolve any problems through dialogue. On the formation of Iraq’s new government, Mr Zebari expressed scepticism that including Sunni leaders could help to reduce violence.

Criticism of UN Iran draft mounts

Russia and China have criticised a UN Security Council draft resolution on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Russia says the draft needs rewriting with stronger emphasis put on building confidence between Iran and the UN. China says it is worried that the draft’s Western sponsors have based it on UN rules that could open the way for the use of military force against Iran.