The rise of ISIL gave a whole new momentum to US, Iranian interventionism in the Middle East.

Source: www.aljazeera.com

"Is ‘the enemy of my enemy my friend’ or my enemy? Or could it be both, depending on the level of cynicism involved? Clearly, those who highlight the savagery of ISIL seem to also be benefitting most from it."

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