"We certainly hope that Iran will allow Iraq to develop into a stable and peaceful society. We have sent the word to the Iranians that that's what we expect," Bush told NBC television in his first exclusive interview since the war in Iraq began.

Asked whether Iran's failure to cooperate would make it a target of US military action, Bush replied: "Well, no. We just expect them to cooperate, and we will work with the world to encourage them to cooperate."

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