Iranian influence in Iraq

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:04:09 -0400

What will the consequences of Iranian involvement on the ground be in the battle against ISIS in Iraq?

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 8 at 2015 3:13 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:13:49 -0400

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/

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.

Response by SFC Walt Littleton made Mar 8 at 2015 7:02 PM

SFC Walt Littleton — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:02:12 -0400

Iran was at war with Iraq before we came along. They want Iraq and if they succeed in this so called assisting against ISIS then they are primed to expand their influence. The only people negotiating with Iran is the US and only POTUS and Kerry know what's in the Treaty. Kinda makes you wonder doesn't it? I mean we are trying to negotiate a treaty with Iran and we act like its good thing they are helping with ISIS and at the same time they are showing the world "look we built the mock up of an American Aircraft Carreier so we can practice blowing it up? WTF how low must we go?

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Mar 8 at 2015 7:15 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:15:34 -0400

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

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 8 at 2015 9:16 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:16:46 -0400

I tend to not trust Iran in any way.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 3:23 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:23:54 -0400

My personal feeling for Iran aside, I think it is a good thing that they join the fight against ISIS. The more Muslim people that stand against the Caliphate the less likely it is to succeed or become more popular. It will take some sort of unification of Muslims to completely stamp out ISIS, we do not have the testicles to do it ourselves.

Now, will that mean more influence for Iran in Iraq and the surrounding area, probably but, they have always supported the Iraqi Shia population.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Mar 9 at 2015 3:07 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:07:15 -0400

Nothing new here. Shia Iraqis have been looking to Iran for support for a long time.