BBC News - Iraq hits 'jihadist convoy' in Syria:"....the strip of territory grants the militants a smooth flow of weapons, logistics and manpower between both countries.
Syria's relations with Iraq
Trade worth $5.3bn (£3.4bn) in 2010
1-1.4 million Iraqis are living in Syria
Tension over smuggling of militants and weapons across porous border into Iraq
Ties frozen for a year in 2009 in row over Baghdad attacks
However, most of Syria's other rebels oppose Isis, and it has reportedly been forced to retreat after clashes with other armed groups.
Our correspondent says it seems Iraq now wants to increase the pressure on the group by hitting its supply routes."
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