US Plans Base on Iraq-Iran Border

In order to curb the alleged flow of weapons to Shia militants to Iraq, the US military is planning to build its first base near Iraq's border with Iran. That base would be located four miles from the border and house at least 200 US soldiers, according to Major General Rick Lynch who was advising the Wall Street Journal. US forces also plan to build fortified checkpoints on major roads leading to Baghdad from Iran. Washington has frequently accused Iran of supplying and training insurgents.