Iraq-Iran petrol alliance signed
Nouri Al Maliki, who visited Turkey at the beginning of the week, signed the oil pipe alliance with Iran.
The unexpected closeness between these two countries caused the relations with the USA to decline. The alliance between Iraq and Iran brought about reaction from the USA President George W. Bush.
Bush warned Maliki on Iraq's close relation with Iran and said, "I hope he (Maliki) has warned Iran sharply. I am sure that Maliki does not suppose that they are being constructive."
Iraq-Iran petrol alliance signed