The United States and Iran , sworn enemies for 35 years , are talking about working together to quell the al Qaeda-inspired insurgency sweeping northern Iraq . NEW : U.N. panel chief warns of Middle East regional war . Both Iran and the U.S. have reasons for wanting to quell the ISIS militant surge in Iraq . Secretary of State Kerry suggests possible collaboration with Iran . The United States is considering a military strike on Syria, but it's unclear if President Obama would support such an action.
NEW : U.N. panel chief warns of Middle East regional war . Both Iran and the U.S. have reasons for wanting to quell the ISIS militant surge in Iraq . Secretary of State Kerry suggests possible collaboration with Iran . The United States is considering a military strike on Syria, but it's unclear if President Obama would support such an action.