Iraqi diplomats gather outside the Iraqi Embassy to the United States in Washington, US, June 30, 2004. Iraq reopened its embassy to the US on Wednesday, following a 13-year closedown since the two countries cut off diplomatic relations in 1991. (Xinhua Photo)

Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Rend al-Rahim Francke (C) receives interview outside the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, US, June 30, 2004.  (Xinhua Photo)

Iraqi diplomats raised a national flag outside the Iraqi Embassy to the United States in Washington, US, June 30, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)