Georgian troops in Iraq deploy along borders with Iran

BASRA, Sept 21 (KUNA) -- Georgian troops, part of the multinational force in Iraq, are preparing to deploy in the shape of check points along the eastern Iraqi borders with Iran, a Georgian Army General said on Friday.

The troops were ordered, and after conferring with Iraqi government officials, to establish check points in Wasset province along the borders with Iran, said in a press release.

Georgian troops operating in the province exceeds 2,000 soldiers.
KUNA