U.S. Troops Release Members of Iranian Delegation to Iraqi Authorities

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BAGHDAD -- A group of eight Iranians, including two diplomats, were released by U.S. forces Wednesday after being detained because unauthorized weapons were found in their cars, the U.S. military said. An adviser to the top U.S. general in Iraq called the situation "regrettable."

The incident Tuesday came as tensions between Washington and Tehran were already strained by the detention of each other's citizens as well as U.S. accusations of Iranian involvement in Iraq's violence and alleged Iranian efforts to develop nuclear bombs.

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U.S. Troops Release Members of Iranian Delegation to Iraqi Authorities

In Tehran, Iranian officials on Wednesday summoned a Swiss diplomat who represents American interests in the country to protest the U.S. forces' detention of the eight Iranians, the Foreign Ministry said.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Mo...

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