Article: “Officials: America demands that armed groups not be included in the new Iraqi government” Quote: “A State Department spokesman, who declined to be named, said: Iraqi leaders are well aware of what is and is not consistent with the strong partnership between Iraq and America, adding that Washington will continue a frank dialogue with Iraq about “the urgent need to dismantle armed groups close to Iran.” : Clare
US officials say Washington wants armed groups excluded from Iraq’s new government to protect a strong bilateral partnership.
