ISIS slapped Iran with two remote bombs that killed 100 people; Can the US afford to leave Iraq?
WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO SEE WHAT THE US DID TO THE MAN BEHIND THE DRONE ATTACKS ON US TROOP HOUSING IN IRAQ.
As the Iraqi government supposedly is preparing to end the presence of the US-led coalition in Iraq, after the US military conducted a strike in Baghdad targeting an Iraqi militia leader believed to be behind attacks on US military housing, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for setting off two remote bombs in IRAN and killing 100 people on January 4th.
Okay that was a lot said in one sentence.
This action by Islamic State leaves us all wondering if the US led coalition were to leave Iraq, would Iran and Iraq be prepared to do battle with the Islamic State, aka ISIS? Iran did not help Iraq before, what's changed? (Actually a lot has changed - Iran is under more serious sanctions that is joking the life out of the Iranian economy)
Here is the 411 on the relationship between Iran and ISIS:
Iran and the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS or Daesh) have a complex and difficult relationship.
Ideological Differences:
- Iran: Shia-majority Islamic republic with a theocratic government based on the interpretation of Islamic law by clerics.
- IS: Sunni extremist group with a radical interpretation of Islam, aiming to establish a caliphate under their rule.
Political Tensions:
- Iran supports Shia groups in the region, which often puts them at odds with IS, which has persecuted Shias.
- Iran views IS as a threat to its regional influence and stability.
- IS considers Iran an apostate state due to its Shia beliefs.
Military Conflict:
- Iran has provided military and logistical support to Iraqi and Syrian forces fighting against IS.
- Iranian-backed militias have clashed with IS fighters in Iraq and Syria.
- IS has carried out terrorist attacks in Iran, targeting Shia pilgrims and religious sites.
Current Situation:
- IS's territorial control has significantly diminished, but the group remains active through sleeper cells and insurgency tactics.
- Iran continues to play a role in regional security efforts against IS remnants.
- The relationship between Iran and IS remains tense and marked by mutual hostility and disrespect.