Mr. Khalilzad 's comments also reinforce the observations of some analysts that the rise of the majority Shiites in Iraq , long oppressed by Sunni Arab rulers , is fueling the creation of a '' Shiite crescent '' across the Middle East , with groups in Iraq , Iran and Lebanon working together against common enemies , whether they be the United States , Israel or Sunni Arab nations .
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