Iraq has never compensated Iran for its 8-year death and destruction and instead under US pressure has paid reparations to Kuwait and Saudis. Just on this fact alone, I make an exception and say that Iran has every right (As long as US is in Iraq) to control Iraqi political discourse.
Well-said. If you look at places like Colombia, the demand of the government was for FARC and ELN to disarm and recognize the authority of the state as necessary conditions for the conflict to end. In Syria we have uninvited guests and invited guests fighting for influence and foothold.
One should not believe in this level of divide in politics. I would not believe for a second that Mattis defied Trump. On matters of such importance, the entire security establishment must be on-board.
Mr. Sadr would be a fool to display outright hostility to Iran. He may die in a car accident or be totally marginalized in Iraqi politics.
Iraq has never compensated Iran for its 8-year death and destruction and instead under US pressure has paid reparations to Kuwait and Saudis. Just on this fact alone, I make an exception and say that Iran has every right (As long as US is in Iraq) to control Iraqi political discourse.
Gareth Porter in his groundbreaking report showed that the Turkish intelligence provided training and assistance to Nusra in 2013 chemical attack.
The article has one "small" missing detail: pretty much all of Saudi Arabia's oil is in the Shia area.
Well-said. If you look at places like Colombia, the demand of the government was for FARC and ELN to disarm and recognize the authority of the state as necessary conditions for the conflict to end. In Syria we have uninvited guests and invited guests fighting for influence and foothold.
"The only adult in the room?" We are in trouble then, deep trouble.
One should not believe in this level of divide in politics. I would not believe for a second that Mattis defied Trump. On matters of such importance, the entire security establishment must be on-board.