Iraqi veep discusses security pact with Spanish ambassador

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi on Friday tackled with the Spanish ambassador in Iraq the latest developments regarding the proposed Iraqi-U.S. security agreement, according to a release issued by al-Hashemi’s office. “Hashemi today received the Spanish ambassador to Iraq,” read the release as received by IraqiNews.com. “Hashemi expressed his views regarding his demand that the pact should be approved through a public referendum,” it added. MH (P)/AmR 1