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Published: 09/1/10

Is Iran the Winner of the War in Iraq?

By  Sarah Wildman - Politics Daily
Is Iran the Winner of the War in Iraq?

As Barack Obama appeared on television Tuesday to declare the end of the U.S. combat role in Iraq, were viewers happiest in Baghdad, Washington, D.C., or Tehran? The obvious answer would seem to be Washington or Baghdad. In fact, some analysts believe the real winner of the war in Iraq is neither the Iraqis, nor Americans, but the Iranians. It's a sobering analysis, especially in light of the United Nations-imposed and U.S.-backed sanctions against Iran, intended to to influence the country's intractable position on its nuclear capability. Mohammad Bazzi, adjunct senior fellow for Middle East ...

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