Alex Haley says that Iran is relieved by the U.S. decision to strike ISIS . Political hawks in Iran are avoiding their shared goals with the U.S. , he says . But Vatanka says both agree on the need for reform and new alliances in Iraq . There are reports the Iranian military is engaged in supporting Kurdish Peshmerga forces against ISIS militants . Recent trends suggest that Tehran 's moderates have the upper hand , he suggests .
Alex Haley says that Iran is relieved by the U.S. decision to strike ISIS . Political hawks in Iran are avoiding their shared goals with the U.S. , he says . But Vatanka says both agree on the need for reform and new alliances in Iraq . Recent trends suggest that Tehran 's moderates have the upper hand , he suggests .