Iraq cancels arms deal with Russia

Iraq cancels the $4.2 billion deal made last month, in which Russia would deliver attack helicopters and mobile air-defense systems to Iraq. Iraq's prime minister stated after a trip to Russia there may be corruption in various government businesses. Russia has stated that the corruption allegations are not a justified reason to end the deal. Some people speculate that U.S. may have affected their decision to cancel, but Iraq has stated that there "was absolutely no pressure by any side. Iraq's sovereignty must be respected."