The Takfiri militants have been carrying out horrific acts of violence, including public decapitations and crucifixions, against all Syrian and Iraqi communities such as Shias, Sunnis, Kurds and Christians. Iran has repeatedly stressed that it will not interfere militarily in Iraq and Syria, but the Islamic Republic continues to provide support to both countries against the ISIL in the form of defense consultancy and humanitarian aid. At the onset of the ISIL advances in Iraq, the Islamic Republic took rapid steps to mobilize popular forces in the country. Tehran has also refused to join the so-called US coalition against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. The US-led coalition began targeting positions held by the Takfiri ISIL terrorists in Iraq in August. The coalition has been also conducting airstrikes against ISIL positions inside Syria, without any authorization from Damascus or a UN mandate. Analysts believe that the US-led airstrikes have failed to play an effective role in the fight against ISIL and in some cases helped maintain the influence of the militant group.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:32:11 +0000