By: Alana Horowitz
Source: Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/06/henry-kissinger-iran-isis_n_5777706.html?ir=Politics
In an interview with NPR released
on Saturday, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger stated that, “Iran ‘is a
bigger problem than ISIS’’ (Horowitz, 1). His reasoning for stating this is
that since Iran has a sturdier base in the Middle East, the opportunities to
build a domain are more superior. Kissinger explains that he still thinks the
conflict with ISIS is important, but he believes it is more easily controllable
than an encounter with Iran. He believes Iran has a, “very powerful level from
a strategic point of view” (Horowitz, 1) because ISIS has yet to conquer more
terrain before it can become a more enduring opponent. Although ISIS may have a
harsh and hostile ideology, they are a group of travelers with no set land. One
day before the interview with Kissinger was released, Iran’s supreme leader
reportedly ordered his military to support the United States in the conflict
with ISIS. Many are not astonished with Kissinger’s caution due to his past
suspicion about their nuclear program. His skepticism added after Friday, when
Iran was unsuccessful to supply vital information on its past nuclear work by a
deadline they had previously agreed upon. In response to the controversial
video ISIS reportedly released beheading an American journalist, “Kissinger
told NPR that he would ‘strongly favor a strong attack on ISIS’ in response”
(Horowitz, 1).
This article is one of many
released weekly that speak about the tensions with ISIS and the current
situation with Iran. It is important that one stays updated with new
information and opinions on this matter.
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