Iraq corruption row won't derail Mosul offensive, says US envoy

Iraq's offensive to dislodge Islamic State from its de facto capital Mosul is on track despite a spat between two senior politicians over alleged corruption in the military, the U.S. envoy to the coalition fighting the militant group said. Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi and parliament speaker Salim al-Jabouri last week exchanged accusations of bribery over defence contracts, leading to judicial investigations and sparking concerns that the offensive could be delayed. Asked about how the spat