“US says captured Iranians linked to Iraq attacks” but later releases them
In worldwide headlines, the American military said that it had credible evidence, including maps and photographs, that senior Iranian military officials captured in Iraq were involved in criminal activities, attacks against American forces and shipments of weapons to illegal armed groups in Iraq. US forces first denied the detentions, then claimed to have the best evidence yet of Iranian meddling in Iraq, then a week later released the two diplomats without charge - they had been invited by the Iraqi president Talibani.
“US highlights Iran-meddling charge in Iraq” headlined the Reuters report on Dec 25
“US says captured Iranians linked to Iraq attacks” was the headline in the NY Times on Dec 27
“US frees two Iranian detainees” reported Reuters on Dec 29
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