Iran Tries to Expand Business in Iraq to Blunt U.S. Sanctions Tehran has worked hard to deepen its political influence. Now, a visit by the Iranian president highlights efforts to strengthen economic ties. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:‘I Am Doing My Job’: French Officer Slain in Terrorist Attack Is Hailed as HeroChina’s Economic Czar Warns U.S. Treasury Secretary on TariffsHe Left Soviet Army for Afghan Life 35 Years Ago. Now, the Russians Are Returning.At Swedish Preschool, Boys Learn to Dance and Girls Learn to YellPowerful Indian Politician Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence for EmbezzlementAfter Bolton Appointment, Iran Lawmaker Urges Closer Ties With Russia and China