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White House Wary of Iranian Influence in Iraq

By Melissa Block
Published April 22, 2003 at 9:00 PM PDT
This story was published more than 21 years ago.

The Bush administration says Iran is sending agents into Iraq to influence the development of a postwar government. Iran and Iraq are bound by religion but often in conflict over culture and politics. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Owen Matthews of Newsweek.

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Melissa Block
As special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs, Melissa Block brings her signature combination of warmth and incisive reporting. Her work over the decades has earned her journalism's highest honors, and has made her one of NPR's most familiar and beloved voices.
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