No-fly zone over Iraq set to expire, opening shortest route from Israel to Iran

Published 03:06 06.11.11 Latest update 03:06 06.11.11 No-fly zone over Iraq set to expire, opening shortest route from Israel to Iran Agreement between United States and Iraq, signed in November 2008, is due to run out at end of the year when U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq under timetable set by President Obama. By Amos Harel Tags: Iraq U.S. IAF Turkey Israel Turkey A key clause in a U.S. military agreement creating a no-fly zone over Iraq is set to run out at the end of the year. The clause, inserted in the agreement following Iranian pressure on Iraq's Shi'ite prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, was apparently a way to thwart an Israeli air attack on Iran. The agreement between the United States and Iraq, signed in November 2008, is due to run out at the end of this year when U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq under the timetable set by President Barack Obama (although thousands of advisers will remain ). U.S. Marines leaving Iraq 03/09/10 AP U.S. Marines at a ceremony marking the departure from Iraq. Photo by: AP Clause 27 of the agreement states that, if asked, the United States must thwart threats to Iraq's sovereignty and not let its land, territorial waters or airspace be used for attacks on other countries. The clause has special significance considering the increased speculation in recent days that Israel might attack Iran's nuclear sites. It is unclear to what extent the United States will be obligated under the clause after its forces leave Iraq. In any case, the obligation will certainly not be as binding as it is now. The shortest air route from Israel to Iran is over Iraq.

No-fly zone over Iraq set to expire, opening shortest route from Israel to Iran

looks like it all might break loose after all
I pray come quickly jesus

No-fly zone over Iraq set to expire, opening shortest route from Israel to Iran


he can now get here quicker

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If Israel is that crazy to attack Iran , then there is no way that it's going to be wiped out the the earth.

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...........................mhmmm...

This title doesnt make sense!!! The agreement is going to expire thus CLOSING the shortest route between Isrtael and Iran, not OPENING it.