Iran sends troops into Iraq to aid fight against Isis militants. Iran has sent 2,000 advance troops to Iraq in the past 48 hours to help tackle a jihadist insurgency, a senior Iraqi official has told the Guardian.
1 Shuck fresh corn. Wrap each ear in wax paper.  Microwave for 2 minutes per ear of corn. (For 4 ears, 8 minutes.) Remove from microwave, open carefully, and enjoy. I like to top mine with salt and butter, the magazine suggested a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and lime juice.
â How To Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave. Microwave cooking has enjoyed a little high-class renaissance, thanks to Mark Bittman, but I heard about cooking corn this way a long, long time ago. For one medium to large ear, I start with three minutes on high. For two ears, try four minutes.