Iraq Wants US to Sell It 36 F-16s

As the Dec. 31 US troop withdrawal deadline looms, Iraq is looking to purchase as many as 36 US fighter jets and other air-defense systems. The purchase, which will cost billions, could help cement ties between Iraq and the US and, Washington hopes, keep Iran at bay. The move comes…

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Iraq Wants US to Sell It 36 F-16s

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