BASRA, Iraq — American and Iranian officials have taken visible roles in trying to influence the makeup of Iraqi government, and both sides have so far come up short, failing to place their allies in key positions.. ... By ticket composed of figures from pro, In the May elections,..…

Yesterday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Gulf country had provided for the financial, weaponry and political needs of the assailants, US-fanned Iran-Iraq War.. ..…

American 'Democracy,' Iraq Style . Hundreds in Kabul Protest U.S. Occupation . ..…