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| Iran: Fomenting sectarian strife in Iraq, al-QaedaÂ’s new plot |
| 2013-04-30 |
| These days, Iraq is in a very volatile situation, and everyone is worried about the future of the country. Even Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, based in the city of Najaf, who is the most respected marja taqlid (a Shia cleric regarded as a source of emulation) in the country, has warned that the current crisis is the most unprecedented since the fall of dictator Saddam Hussein. Over the past few months, Iraqis have witnessed an increase in terrorist operations in various parts of the country while the countryÂ’s leading politicians continue to dispute about major issues. The external support provided to the insurgents by regional and extra-regional governments has also intensified the crisis in Iraq. It is not unusual that there are political disputes in Iraq, but the endless wrangling has paved the way for the resurgence of groups like al-Qaeda and the Baath Party, and they have begun carrying out sabotage operations across Iraq. In fact, IraqÂ’s volatile politics has provided terrorist groups an opportunity to foment sectarian strife in the country and to accuse the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of neglecting the rights of minorities. IraqÂ’s political groups should be more vigilant about the threat posed by this major conspiracy. If they decide to set aside their differences and reach a consensus, they will successfully weather the current crisis. The government should also be cautious in dealing with the unrest. |
| Posted by:tipper |