[Iran Press TV] US President Barack ObamaI think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody...
says the current troubles in Iraq are spilling over from Syria, adding that he is reviewing a range of options to respond to the crisis.
"Over the last several days, we've seen significant gains made by ISIL, a terrorist organization that operates in both Iraq and in Syria," Obama told news hounds at the White House on Friday.
Syria has been gripped by deadly violence since March 2011. Over 160,000 people have reportedly been killed and millions displaced due to the violence fueled by the foreign-backed murderous Moslems.
According to reports, the United States and its regional allies -- especially Qatar, Soddy Arabia
...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face...
and Turkey -- have supported the snuffies operating inside Syria.
"In the face of a terrorist offensive, Iraqi security forces have proven unable to defend a number of cities, which has allowed the faceless myrmidons to overrun a part of Iraq's territory, and this poses a danger to Iraq and its people. And given the nature of these terrorists, it could pose a threat, eventually, to American interests as well," Obama added.
"The United States will do our part, but understand that ultimately, it's up to the Iraqis, as a sovereign nation, to solve their problems," he noted.
The US president further said Washington continues to monitor the situation and will review available options in the coming days.
"Surrender's an option, right? And maybe a small indemnity..."