Saudis make surprise trip to Iraq: Why now?
Saudi Arabia is making overtures to Iraq as Iran's influence expands in the region.
![GERMANY-SECURITY/ Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir delivers his speech during the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 19, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle - RTSZCG2](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2017/02/RTSZCG2.jpg/RTSZCG2.jpg?h=f7822858&itok=7My_4VrA)
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