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state department aides won’t rule out existing authorizations

Engel of New York that “the administration has not, to date, interpreted either AUMF as authorizing military force against Iran, except as may be necessary to defend U.S. or partner forces engaged in counterterrorism operations or operations to establish a stable, democratic Iraq.” . ..

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TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined his country's willingness to further broaden close ties with Baghdad, saying that Tehran wants a secure and democratic Iraq. . . . . ..

u.s.-iran discussions called positive

There was broad agreement on the principles governing U.S. and Iranian policy toward Iraq. Both sides stated their support for a secure, stable, democratic, federal Iraq that is in control of its own security and at peace with its neighbors, Crocker said at the news briefing. . ..

tribunedigital-mcall

this represents constructive change in tactics, which both opens the door to diplomatic solutions Iraq and might diffuse some of Democratic of Congress.. They should be about solving Iraq's problems and helping to stabilize Baghdad. ..

bush, german leader patch up iraq differences

We working together Afghanistan, adding that he appreciated Schroeder's efforts to help establish Iraq as peaceful and stable and democratic country... The chancellor made opposition to war with Iraq key part of his re-election campaign last year -- position said to have..

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