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What will the consequences of Iranian involvement on the ground be in the battle against ISIS in Iraq?
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Iran is positioning itself for much more influence - this could be an opening they do not want, we could see the ISIS fight head their way. Interesting (recent) new clip:
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/03/03/iran-maneuvering-for-greater-influence-in-iraqs-fight-against-isis/
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/03/03/iran-maneuvering-for-greater-influence-in-iraqs-fight-against-isis/
Iran maneuvering for greater influence in Iraq’s fight against ISIS
Iraqi troops and Iranian-supported Shiite militias launching a large-scale offensive to retake Tikrit from the Islamic Statewithout significant U.S. support is raising red flags.
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1LT L S We are certainly headed toward a brick wall at this point. We've already caught Pakistan sharing Nuclear secrets with Iran and we also know that Pakistan is prepared to deliver Nuclear weapons to Saudi Arabia. If Israel is correct about the threat, their days are indeed numbered. Fortunately for Israel, I think their wrong.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-24823846
In a few years to a few decades... Pakistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia will all be Nuclear Powers. We need to stop pretending that we hold the power to prevent this and start working on how we are going to reduce the chances of Nuclear war.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-24823846
In a few years to a few decades... Pakistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia will all be Nuclear Powers. We need to stop pretending that we hold the power to prevent this and start working on how we are going to reduce the chances of Nuclear war.
Saudi nuclear weapons 'on order' from Pakistan - BBC News
Saudi Arabia has invested in Pakistani nuclear weapons projects which are ready for delivery, sources have told BBC Newsnight's Diplomatic editor Mark Urban.
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(Now, this is just me thinking outloud so take it as you will)
I wonder, CSM Michael J. Uhlig, if they aren't intentionally "inviting" the fight into their borders. It is known that ISIS wants to rebuild the Persian/Ottoman empire. Iran is made of what was once Persia.
Iran is a snake in the grass &, as an established State, perhaps they realized the best way to embrace this uprising that is ISIS, they would have to do it politically? If this is the case, wouldn't it behoove them to act as though they are against ISIS. This would, reactionally, cause a conflict between them & ISIS. Once ISIS attempts to invade into Iranian lands, silently embrace them & feed them w/ more ability to wreak havoc?
As of today, it has been reported that ISIS controls 1/3 of Iraq & a large portion of Syria. Iran is a historical enemy of Iraq. Would this not make a wise "chess move" to ally yourself w/ a group that is already taking over your historical enemy...especially if said group may already align w/ many view you already have towards the others in the region & beyond?
I wonder, CSM Michael J. Uhlig, if they aren't intentionally "inviting" the fight into their borders. It is known that ISIS wants to rebuild the Persian/Ottoman empire. Iran is made of what was once Persia.
Iran is a snake in the grass &, as an established State, perhaps they realized the best way to embrace this uprising that is ISIS, they would have to do it politically? If this is the case, wouldn't it behoove them to act as though they are against ISIS. This would, reactionally, cause a conflict between them & ISIS. Once ISIS attempts to invade into Iranian lands, silently embrace them & feed them w/ more ability to wreak havoc?
As of today, it has been reported that ISIS controls 1/3 of Iraq & a large portion of Syria. Iran is a historical enemy of Iraq. Would this not make a wise "chess move" to ally yourself w/ a group that is already taking over your historical enemy...especially if said group may already align w/ many view you already have towards the others in the region & beyond?
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CSM Michael J. Uhlig
interesting perspective however, and enemy of your enemy is not necessarily you friend
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The underlying conflict is primarily Sunni vs. Shia, which doesn't prevent Shia from fighting Shia or Sunni from fighting Sunni... however in the situation you describe, Saudi Arabia would be the more likely culprit supporting their Sunni brethren. Meanwhile Iran, much of Iraq, Syria and Hezbollah continue to struggle against ISIS, Al Quada and the Free Syrian Army.
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I sincerely and enthusiastically suggest you read The Devil We Know to understand Iran and its influence. No one, not even I can prepare you for the decisions you'll have to make in the coming elections based on the knowledge exhibited by candidates as to this important and complex subject. It's not the whole story, but it's an excellent beginning for your study
http://www.amazon.com/Devil-We-Know-Dealing-Superpower/dp/ [login to see] /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid= [login to see] &sr=8-1&keywords=the+devil+we+know+dealing+with+the+new+iranian+superpower
http://www.amazon.com/Devil-We-Know-Dealing-Superpower/dp/ [login to see] /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid= [login to see] &sr=8-1&keywords=the+devil+we+know+dealing+with+the+new+iranian+superpower
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Excellent, it is on my list. I did a round with the middle east books (mostly focusing on oil). Probably time to get a bit more educated again.
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