Iraq becomes dollar source for sanctions-hit Iran, Syria

1 February 2012, 6:12 am

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - In the money changing shops dotted around Baghdad's Karrada district, Iraqi merchants dabble in many currencies, but these days some joke that banknotes from neighboring Iran and Syria are only worth plastering on windows as decorations.... Read More »

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