“This sounds like nothing more than a stupid rationalization for the U.S. to topple the Iranian-backed Assad regime in Syria.”
BINGO! The U.S. Government supports the Sunni Jihadis in their war against Assad because Assad had cordial relations with Iran. The plan was to take out Syria before attacking Iran. Putin threw a real Monkey Wrench into that scenario. But, the “Masters of the Universe” in D.C. are willing risk WW 3 in order to get what they want.
Can’t get more pro-Obama than what you just posted. Giving Iran nukes will avert WW3, really? How about paying ransom to them so they’ll release Americans, how’s that working out? Have they stopped harassing our naval vessels yet?