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Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari speaks to Reuters during an interview in Baghdad June 18, 2013. Iraq faces huge pressure trying to maintain its official neutrality on Syria's war with both sides in the regional proxy struggle working to shift the balance of power on the ground, Zebari said.
Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters during an interview in Baghdad June 18, 2013. Iraq faces huge pressure trying to maintain its official neutrality on Syria's war with both sides in the regional proxy struggle working to shift the balance
Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari smiles during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad June 18, 2013. Iraq faces huge pressure trying to maintain its official neutrality on Syria's war with both sides in the regional proxy struggle working to shift the balance of power on the ground, Zebari said
Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari listens during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad June 18, 2013. Iraq faces huge pressure trying to maintain its official neutrality on Syria's war with both sides in the regional proxy struggle working to shift the balance of power on the ground, Zebari sai
