article_snippet: Iran isn't a part of the United States-led coalition, but Iran is also working to defeat ISIS -- something that's provoked both relief and alarm in Washington.
article_snippet: Hadi Al-Amari's sure because the Iranians are advising the Iranians.
article_snippet: Iran knows what Iran's doing, in Hadi Al-Amari view.
article_snippet: Yes, We declare to the world, We have Iranian advisers, and We're proud of Iranian advisers, and We thank Iranian advisers deeply for participating with We because Iran has more experience than anyone else on Earth in fighting terrorism.
article_snippet: Does it matter that Iran is advising militias fighting ISIS?
article_snippet: Does it matter which countries are taking part in the fight against ISIS -- including that one of which countries, Iran, is a longstanding U.S. foe?
article_snippet: his view is that ISIS ISIS is good, while relying on and possibly strengthening Iran is not.
article_snippet: In other words, Iran's involvement in Iraq is a mixed blessing.
article_snippet: It's also a staunch foe of the United States, which It leaders have cast as the "Great Satan.
article_snippet: That lack of love is mutual, with Washington leading a years-long standoff with Tehran over Tehran nuclear program.
article_snippet: It's not in Iran's interest to have Iraq devolve into a sectarian war, says Francona.
article_snippet: the Iranians are smart enough to know that's a possibility, so the Iranians would be telling the Shia-led militias not to make this a Sunni v. Shia fight," Francona said.
article_snippet: But what should the United States think about Iran's efforts to defeat the Sunnis love ISIS by backing Shia-led militias?
article_snippet: Speaking at a congressional hearing Wednesday about the White House's request for use of force to fight ISIS, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff opined that Iran's involvement in helping Iraqi forces is a good thing.
article_snippet: the United States is worried about Iran's role, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said.
article_snippet: It is something that is concerning to us," Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said of Iran's role, "in particular because the sectarian danger in Iraq is the principal thing that can unravel the campaign against the Sunnis love ISIS.
highlights_snippet: Shia militia leader in Iraq says Iran knows what Iran's doing; coalition help not needed .
  
highlights_snippet: Yet the defense secretary says the United States is concerned about Iran's involvement .