Iran's Back 

Iran's Back

So far, U.S. efforts in Iraq have not exactly relegated the regime in Iran to the dustbin of history. On the contrary, it seems much more of a player--and perhaps more deeply entrenched--than it was in March 2003. (See more background here).

Iran's recent dipomatic effort in Iraq ended with little in the way of results, but it seemed to confirm that certain leaders in Iran have enormous influence in Iraq. Whether anyone in authority in Iran is actively supporting Sadr is another matter.

A spokesperson for the Iranians delivered some rather cheeky remarks to the effect that the U.S. is an obstacle to peace.