Posted on 02/11/2016 8:34:39 AM PST by Sean_Anthony
The situation in Iraq, rendered through Iran's lethal meddling, has left the region and the world facing grave dangers. The only solution lies in taking solid action against Iran-backed Shiite militias as the other side of the ISIS coin.
As the international coalition in Iraq may be tightening their grip over ISIS, another very dangerous phenomenon spiraling out of control are the Iran-backed Shiite militias roaming freely on killing sprees across Mesopotamia. This is a dire menace called Islamic extremism that can threaten the very fabric of this once iconic cradle of humanity. True is the undeniable fact that ISIS has occupied more than one third of Iraq, yet Iran-loyal Shiite militias are seen across the country murdering and massacring innocent people, especially Sunnis, bombing and setting homes and mosques ablaze. Recent scenes of Shiite militias killing Sunnis are stark and uninvited reminders of the ferocious 2006-07 ethnic cleansing and sectarian war that pushed Iraq to the brink of civil war. Yes, ISIS deserves much-delayed attention; however, Iran is taking advantage of the international community’s ordeal to strengthen its proxies and this should not go unanswered.
Crystal clear is the irrefutable fact that the rise of ISIS and the complete meltdown of Iraq’s security, political and economic structure is the end-result of an 8-year period under the tenure of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as he enjoyed widespread support from Iran. Under al-Maliki, with Tehran calling the shots, Iraq was unfortunately directed into sectarian war. Bloodbaths, such as the Hawija episode, were the response to any protests by Sunnis, and even Shiites, challenging the status quo or Maliki’s policies. All Iraqi government assets were ordered to serve under the demands of Iran’s sectarian policies. The Central Bank of Iraq played a vital role in allowing Iran a bypass crippling international sanctions, and as a result provide a windfall of desperately needed revenue for Iran. This is just one reason why the economy in Iraq was literally falling apart thanks to skyrocketing plundering and corruption during Maliki’s tenure.
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