Shia Iran has opened up possibilities of working with the US if it helps Iraq counter the Sunni Arab militants marching towards the capital. Iran is also positive of clinching a comprehensive nuclear deal with world powers before the July 20 deadline despite long-existing differences. The US has ordered an aircraft carrier into the Gulf in response to the militant crisis in … [Read more...] about Iran Open To Working With Long-Time Foe US
Turmoil in Iraq
Iraqi Forces Prepare For Possible Assault
Soldiers are manning checkpoints and digging around the Iraqi capital of Baghdad to protect the city from a possible attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), also involving the supporters of executed dictator Saddam Hussein. The terrorists had advanced to city 100 km north of the capital raising fears over security, but have been pushed back by the … [Read more...] about Iraqi Forces Prepare For Possible Assault
US Rules Out Troops As Iraqis Take Up Arms Against Terrorists
Following Shia Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani call to Iraqis to take up arms to defend the country against the advancing terrorists, US is looking to not send troops into the country and instead help such as aerial surveillance to support the Iraqi forces. Washington said that it is not willing to spend time and money on training forces which are incapable of sustaining peace … [Read more...] about US Rules Out Troops As Iraqis Take Up Arms Against Terrorists