Iranian Diplomat:Tehran Plans to"Greatly"Expand Military

Iran's ambassador to Iraq says Tehran plans to greatly expand its military and economic ties with Baghdad. In an interview with "The New York Times" newspaper, Hassan Kazemi Qomi says Iran is prepared to train, equip and advise Iraqi forces for "the security fight". He also says Tehran is ready to assume major responsibility for the reconstruction of Iraq.

Qomi says Iran will soon open a bank in the Iraqi capital. The paper quotes an Iraqi official as saying Iran had received a license to open the new bank, which would be the first foreign-owned lender in Iraq.

Washington has accused Tehran of meddling in Iraqi affairs, and has authorized U.S. forces to take action against Iranians engaging in activities deemed to be hostile.

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库米表示，伊朗不久将在伊拉克首都开设一家银行。纽约时报引述伊拉克一位官员的话说，伊朗已经得到开设新银行的许可，这将是在伊拉克开设的第一家外国借贷银行。

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