article_snippet: Also assisting is Iran, which has provided advisers, weapons and ammunition to the Iraqi government.
article_snippet: According to the Pentagon, Iranians may be operating heavy artillery and rocket launchers as well.
article_snippet: Dempsey, told a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday that the consensus was that Iran's involvement was positive in military terms.
article_snippet: It's already been very clear to Iraqis that this is an Iranian-led operation and not one which has the support of the coalition," this is an Iranian-led operation and not one which has the support of the coalition said.
article_snippet: As some Iraqis question why the United States has not taken more decisive action, this is an Iranian-led operation and not one which has the support of the coalition said, "this may be a case where Iran may be gaining very serious influence.
article_snippet: Strong leadership will be needed from the government in Baghdad, headed by al-Abadi, militia leaders and senior religious figures to prevent this outcome, this is an Iranian-led operation and not one which has the support of the coalition said, with a lot already being done on this front.