U.s. Told Iran Of Intent To Strike Islamic State In Syria

[Jroc]

Obama informing Iran how nice. He has a new partner in the middle east

(Reuters) - The United States informed Iran in advance of its intention to strike Islamic State militants in Syria and assured Tehran that it would not target the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

The communication, confirmed in part by a senior U.S. State Department official, may signal the estranged foes are inching toward a level of contacts rarely seen in over three decades since the 1979 Islamic revolution when a hostage crisis prompted Washington to sever ties with Tehran.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the senior Iranian official said Tehran had voiced concern for Assad, its closest regional ally and the recipient of Iranian military support during a Syrian civil war now in its fourth year.

"Iran was concerned about Assad's position and his government being weakened in case of any action against IS (Islamic State) in Syria and brought this issue up in meetings with Americans," the senior Iranian official said.

"This issue was first discussed in Geneva and then was discussed thoroughly in New York where Iran was assured that Assad and his government will not be targeted in case of any military action against Daesh (Islamic State) in Syria."

The Iranian official said Iran was informed separately in advance of the airstrikes launched by Washington and Arab allies against Islamic State positions in Syria for the first time

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Exclusive U.S. told Iran of intent to strike Islamic State in Syria - source Reuters

 

[Plasmaball]

yeah so what?

 

[TheOldSchool]

Cons are really desperate these days

 

[Jroc]

Cons are really desperate these days

Obama is working with Iran you like that? Iran and Assad and Iran have a new air force how nice

 

[TheOldSchool]

Obama is working with Iran you like that? Iran and Assad and Iran have a new air force how nice

See look! They have no idea what they're talking about these days.

 

[Jroc]

Obama is working with Iran you like that? Iran and Assad and Iran have a new air force how nice

See look! They have no idea what they're talking about these days.

So you have no opinion on the topic?

 

[TheOldSchool]

So you have no opinion on the topic?

I think it's fine. Please tell us what you would have preferred instead?

 

[guno]

Cons are really desperate these days

Obama is working with Iran you like that? Iran and Assad and Iran have a new air force how nice

hey little feygele when are you going to join the IDF?

 

[Jroc]

So you have no opinion on the topic?

I think it's fine. Please tell us what you would have preferred instead?

Really? Why would Obama need to inform Iran at all?

 

[Plasmaball]

So you have no opinion on the topic?

I think it's fine. Please tell us what you would have preferred instead?

Really? Why would Obama need to inform Iran at all?

it was explained in your own OP you fucking moron.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Really? Why would Obama need to inform Iran at all?

What you want him to put on a cowboy hat, blow some shit up, and piss everyone off?

 

[Katzndogz]

David Cameron in throwing obama under the bus for Iran. obama has no friends left.

David Cameron to meet Iran leader over Isis campaign Politics The Guardian

 

[aaronleland]

All he did was informed Iran that we were bombing another country in their region. It's not like he sold them weapons in exchange for hostages, and used the money to fund Nicaraguan Contras with a history of human rights violations. Only an idiot would do that.

 

[Jroc]

All he did was informed Iran that we were bombing another country in their region. It's not like he sold them weapons in exchange for hostages, and used the money to fund Nicaraguan Contras with a history of human rights violations. Only an idiot would do that.

Obama gave Iraq to the mullahs now Syrian Syria for them. Obama helping Iran to spread it's influence throughout the middle east?

 

[Ropey]

This just shows how willing the Democratic side are to say, "Nothing happening here, move on".

I expected it both here and in society.

An Anti-Israel President

I expected it because I saw President Obama's intentions long ago.

 

[aaronleland]

This just shows how willing the Democratic side are to say, "Nothing happening here, move on".

I expected it both here and in society.

An Anti-Israel President

I expected it because I saw President Obama's intentions long ago.

I strongly informative with your post.

 

[Ropey]

^I expected that as well.

That's why I can't informative your post.

 

[deltex1]

Obama informing Iran how nice. He has a new partner in the middle east

(Reuters) - The United States informed Iran in advance of its intention to strike Islamic State militants in Syria and assured Tehran that it would not target the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

The communication, confirmed in part by a senior U.S. State Department official, may signal the estranged foes are inching toward a level of contacts rarely seen in over three decades since the 1979 Islamic revolution when a hostage crisis prompted Washington to sever ties with Tehran.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the senior Iranian official said Tehran had voiced concern for Assad, its closest regional ally and the recipient of Iranian military support during a Syrian civil war now in its fourth year.

"Iran was concerned about Assad's position and his government being weakened in case of any action against IS (Islamic State) in Syria and brought this issue up in meetings with Americans," the senior Iranian official said.

"This issue was first discussed in Geneva and then was discussed thoroughly in New York where Iran was assured that Assad and his government will not be targeted in case of any military action against Daesh (Islamic State) in Syria."

The Iranian official said Iran was informed separately in advance of the airstrikes launched by Washington and Arab allies against Islamic State positions in Syria for the first time

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Exclusive U.S. told Iran of intent to strike Islamic State in Syria - source Reuters

That's how fags fight....ok mary, I'm going to hit you now...

 

[dilloduck]

Hmmmm ......was Iran supposed to tell Assad not to take any shots at American planes ?

 

[Jroc]

Iran backed rebels take over Yemen....Obama is cool with that

What pushed Yemen to this point?

After Mr. Saleh was overthrown, the new transitional government acknowledged the past mistreatment of the Houthis, and officially apologized for the six wars Mr. Saleh waged against them between 2004 and 2010. But it did not address all of the historical grievances of the Houthis, who pressed on with their insurgency.
Many Yemenis believe that the Houthis are acting as agents of Iran, which backs them. To legitimize their rebellion, the Houthis had to come up with popular proposals to address rising energy prices and incompetence in the government. It was the poor performance of Yemen’s transitional government that allowed them to succeed.
President Hadi, and his government — including Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa, who just stepped down — failed miserably to deliver basic services, spur economic development and, most important, create jobs. Unemployment was one of the main drivers of the revolt against Mr. Saleh.
The international community should have supported Yemen to ensure its successful transition to stability and development. Instead, the international community largely turned its back on Yemen as it sank further into poverty, chaos and extremism. The United States concentrated almost solely on counterterrorism, continuing its drone strikes on Qaeda militants. Saudi Arabia turned its attention to other parts of the region, ignoring the potential chaos on its southern border.
The United States is unlikely to take action: Fighting the terrorist group the Islamic State takes precedence over challenging Iran’s growing influence in the region. Houthis are enemies of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and the rebels’ coming to power in Sana will provide a de facto assurance to America with respect to Al Qaeda. The recent statement by Secretary of State John Kerry that even Iran has a role in fighting the Islamic State suggests that America will prioritize accommodation with Iran

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/23/opinion/the-price-of-abandoning-yemen.html?_r=0