Syria and Iran

Washington Makes Distinction Between Syria and Iran Drafted By: Dario Cristiani / Read the full article by following the link. http://www.pinr.com /

The next real regional struggle will be between Iran and the United States. Therefore, it is possible that, despite the current rhetoric, relations between Damascus and Washington will improve. The United States is seeking to weaken and further isolate Iran, and breaking the Damascus-Tehran axis could be an important step in such a direction. Moreover, it could gain an alignment of Syria with other Arab countries, thus obtaining an Arab arch of opposition to the rise of a Shi'a, Persian power. Finally, by improving relations with Syria, Washington could slacken the support of armed radical groups in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories and Iraq.