Leaked cables reveal scale of Iran`s influence in Iraq
(The Guardian Iran)

Tehran effectively has free rein across key institutions of state, leaked documents showIranian intelligence officers have co-opted much of the Iraqi government´s cabinet, infiltrated its military leadership, and even tapped into a network of sources once run by the CIA, leaked cables have revealed.So prevalent is Iran in Iraq´s affairs that Iranian officers effectively have free rein across key institutions of state and are central to much of the country´s decision-making, according to the cables, which were passed to the Intercept and shared with the New York Times. Continue reading...