The Iraqi special forces then stopped the remains of the Iranian force.

In that way, they cleared the path for Iranian armed forces.

It was first seen in 2011 during the parade of Iranian armed forces.

There could be no doubt that the Iranian forces have moved very close to the city, now perhaps only about three miles from the front lines.

Iranian military forces fired at the planes but did not appear to have hit any, they said.

The move of Iranian forces into Iraq was entirely administrative.

Iranian forces successfully put down the rebellion at the start of 1960s.

Iran insisted that the drone was shot down by the Iranian forces and not just found.

Shipping officials in the region said the attack had been carried out by Iranian forces.

Though some opposition remained for the Iranian forces, eventually the sides turned to negotiations.