Preventing Iran from exerting control over Iraq is definitely one of the stated goals of the NeoCons and pro-war Left. I'm of the opinion that we should stop caring and let Russia, Turkey, whomever deal with the Middle East. If Britain, France, and/or Germany want a slice they can have it too.
Sounds like a plan to me.
I've heard claims that Iran is already running the show in Iraq and that's why the government voted this way. I haven't found anything supporting or denouncing this, so it is probably just a internet guy with a radio show rambling.
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