Iraq, Syria relations hit a low

Last week, Iraq and Syria pledged to form a "cooperation council" to work together on regional issues.

Today, Iraq recalled its ambassador from Damascus.

What changed? The sudden Syrian-Iraqi split was prompted by the confession from Wissam Ali Khazim Ibrahim, an alleged conspirator in last week's bombings, who said the attack was ordered by former Ba'ath Party officials living in Syria.

The Iraqi government is demanding that Damascus hand over the men, Mohammed Younis al-Ahmed and Sattam Farhan.

Syria has long faced charges -- from Iraqi and U.S. officials -- that it harbors and supports Iraqi insurgents. But it seems last week's bombings are propelling the Iraqi government to act.