Iran to work with Poland in its expanded zone in Iraq?

Foreign Minister Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz, during the last day of his visit to the Middle East, was informed that Iranian representatives have been selected to cooperate with Poland during the stabilization mission in Iraq. This decision is a rather controversial success for Iran, taking into consideration America's concern over Iraq's eastern neighbor, which is seen as a country supporting terrorism. Cimoszewicz has not yet returned from his visit, and no Polish government wanted to comment on the issue. Poland's proposition might turn out to be a test for Iran, whether a country criticized for unwilling to disclose Al-Qaida members hiding on its territory, can now become a part of the anti-terrorism coalition. Details concerning the cooperation will be disclosed as negotiations progress. It was also announced that the area controlled by Poland in Iraq will be larger than earlier anticipated. It will cover land from the border with Iran, up to the border with Saudi Arabia, and reaching Baghdad in the north. (www.rmf.pl) A.K.