Syria Foreign Minister: U.S. Not Helping Secure Border With Iraq
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Syria's Foreign Minister says the United States is not giving his country the equipment needed to prevent foreign fighters from crossing into Iraq.
Walid al-Moallem said Washington fears Syria could use such equipment against Israel. Al-Moallem did not specify what type of equipment he was referring to, but it is believed to be night-vision gear.
Al-Moallem told Lebanon's Orange TV on Wednesday that the U.S. is also pressuring other countries not to give Syria such equipment.
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The U.S. accused Syria of being behind the flow of foreign fighters into Iraq. Syria denied the claim and said it's impossible to control the long desert border.