Already , the security and political situation is bleak , and unfortunately , the Prime Minister is in denial about his role in creating the Sunni Revolt and fostering the rise of the Caliphate , previously known as the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham . Writers : Iran , Russia aid to Iraq imperils U.S. call for Al-Maliki to make Iraq government inclusive . Thus al-Maliki is less likely to leave or to stop shunning Sunnis , they say . They say U.S. helps al-Maliki return `` worst of the worst '' to key positions to oppress Sunnis . Writers : U.S. will see reforms Iraq wants as limits on Iranian influence .
Writers : Iran , Russia aid to Iraq imperils U.S. call for Al-Maliki to make Iraq government inclusive . Thus al-Maliki is less likely to leave or to stop shunning Sunnis , they say . They say U.S. helps al-Maliki return `` worst of the worst '' to key positions to oppress Sunnis . Writers : U.S. will see reforms Iraq wants as limits on Iranian influence .