|
Talabani, Ahmadinejad meeting, a new day for U.S. and Iran |
|
Kurd Net
does not take credit for and is not responsible for the
content of news information on this page |
|
Talabani, Ahmadinejad meeting, a new day
for U.S. and Iran
1.12.2006
|
|
|
|
Diplomatic relations
between Iran and the U.S. could be the key to peace
in Iraq.
December 1, 2006
This week, the stage has been set for a meeting
between the leaders of two former archrivals, Iraqi
President Jalal Talabani and Iranian President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as Iraq aims at winning
Tehran's support for the collapsing Iraqi
government.
As civil war threatens to break out in Iraq, this is
a perfect time for Washington to reconsider its cold
shoulder towards Iran. By pursuing a new
relationship with Iran, we will underscore our
commitment to diplomacy and enhance the prospect for
success in Iraq.
The argument that Iran wants U.S. troops tied down
in Iraq because it stops us from attacking Iran is
completely outdated.
There is a growing understanding among the Iranian
leadership that the failure of the Iraqi government
will end with drastic consequences for Iran.
If Iraq fails as a state and breaks down into three
separate entities, it would be a security nightmare
for Iran. |
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, shakes
hands with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani a Kurd, during an
official meeting in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Nov. 27,
2006. Talabani arrived in Tehran on Monday
Photo:AP |
The creation of an independent Iraqi Kurdish state
would intensify Kurdish nationalism inside Iran,
while the re-creation of a Sunni state would be
relentlessly opposed to the Shi'a-dominated Iran.
Also, there is the risk that Iran could get drawn
into sectarian fighting inside Iraq on the side of
the Shi'a while Arab states would back the Sunnis.
This situation would create great instability in the
region as Iran would find itself in opposition to
the rest of the Middle East.
However, direct talks between the United States and
Iran might still be a long road away as President
Bush has linked the issue of Iraq to Iran's nuclear
program. He has repeatedly stated that Iran must
stop uranium enrichment before talks can start on
Iraq.
However, maybe it is time for Bush to give up, given
Iran's adamant refusal to stop its nuclear ambitions
even when presented with trade incentives and
threatened with sanctions.
Why would the Iranians agree to make a huge
concession solely to assist the Americans work out
the mess they have created in Iraq?
Maybe if we work with Iran constructively to prevent
civil war in Iraq, the proper diplomatic tunnels
will finally open between ourselves and the
Iranians.
mndaily com
Top |
Kurd Net
does not take credit for and is not responsible for the content of news
information on this page
|
|
|
® 