I consider ISIS nothing more than an excuse for Iran to continue its mischief.
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Iran is not an enemy of ISIS; they have a lot to gain from the turmoil that ISIS creates.
Iran is nothing but trouble, and always has been that.
There's a reason ISIS exists, which is because we've invaded countries, and they hate the Western world. I'm not forgiving them; I'm just saying there's a reason.
I think it's reality that Iran is going to have influence in Iraq. All elements of Iraq accepted that.
ISIS is a battle-hardened, highly trained organization that is well-funded. They're one of the strongest armies in the world for their size.
Think of ISIS as a pathogen that preys on weak hosts in the Muslim world. In fact, there is something of a political law: The weaker a Muslim state, the stronger will be the presence of ISIS or like-minded groups.
Iran is Iran. It has a regime that is destabilized in the region, that is spreading terror.
Many in the U.S. military believe ISIS needs to be immediately, and repeatedly, smashed by American drones and warplanes.
The concern is that Iraq could actually ultimately defeat ISIS, but Iran will have taken over the country, because it will be their military, their boots on the ground controlling the ground.
I have said many times that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism.
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