A budding romance

[escherichiacola]

Iran brokers behind-the-scenes deal for pro-Tehran government in Iraq

Exclusive: Fears over Iran's influence after secret talks involving Syria, Hezbollah and the highest authorities in Shia Islam

Iran has brokered a critical deal with its regional neighbours that could see a pro-Tehran government installed in Iraq, a move that would

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[lickety_split]

I saw "A budding romance" in the title and thought, "OMG YES A MARIJUANA POST!!!!" I am disappoint. I am very disappoint.

[phookie]

Shia rule imposed in a primarily Sunni nation...well, this is going to settle well. And it's safe to say that this is Iran's goal since the Iran-Iraq war; the opportunity is incredibly viable now.

[brewsternorth]

Having read one volume of entries from Riverbend's Iraq blog from ca. 2004-5, which covers inter alia people's low expectations of Iraqi politicians, I am not surprised in the slightest.

[thecityofdis]

I read the first volume - a very long time ago - and it was incredibly powerful and incredibly informative. I think it's time for a re-read. And to pick up volume 2.

[mercaque]

And thus, the "Axis of Evil" becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. It was completely avoidable, too. Iran had nothing to do with 9/11 and in fact were helping us against the Taliban in the immediate aftermath. Bush turned around and slapped them with the "evil" label.

I despise the Iranian government, but they aren't stupid. What else were they going to do besides play the foreign policy cards they were dealt?

[akuma_river]

Mark my words. Iraq is headed to a civil war between the Sunnis and Shiites.

I said this yesterday before news of this deal was made.

I wonder what a Pro-Tehran government will look like since Iran is headed into its own problems with the government having issues of who is in charge.