Iraq War Backfiring on U.S., Says Ex-Iranian Leader
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami said America's military actions in Iraq have created more terrorists and imperiled the futures of both countries. The greatest danger, he said, lies in a possible U.S. strike on Iran, but he doubts that will happen.AS CHAOS UNFOLDS, FIND SOLID GROUND…Washington Post:
NEW YORK — On the eve of his first trip to Washington, former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami warned that U.S. military action in the Middle East has backfired, producing greater terrorism, imperiling the future of Iraq and damaging America’s long-term interests.
But the danger of even greater instability in the region will ultimately prevent the United States from launching military strikes against Iran over disputes about its nuclear intentions, he predicted. Although an attack on Iran would create “great damage,” Khatami said, “prudence and wisdom” are likely to prevail because of the incalculable “detriment and damage” it would cause to both the region and the United States.
“America will not make the mistake of attacking Iran,” he said, adding: “Iran is not Iraq.” Link
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