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For Many Iranians, the ‘Evidence’ Is Clear: ISIS Is an American Invention
By THOMAS ERDBRINKSEPT. 10, 2014
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TEHRAN — Iranians are as obsessed as Americans these days with the black-clad gangs roaming Iraq and Syria and killing Shiites and other “infidels” in the name of Sunni Islam. At the supermarket, in a shared taxi or at a family gathering, conversations often turn to the mysterious group, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and how it came to be.
And for most Iranians, the answer is obvious: the United States.
“Come on, you know who has created ISIS,” said the supermarket owner, winking his right eye. “Admit it,” demanded the taxi driver, hitting his steering wheel to make his point. “It is so obvious!” concluded the talkative uncle at the birthday party.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/wo...tion.html?_r=0
By THOMAS ERDBRINKSEPT. 10, 2014
Continue reading the main storyContinue reading the main storyShare This Page
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Continue reading the main story
TEHRAN — Iranians are as obsessed as Americans these days with the black-clad gangs roaming Iraq and Syria and killing Shiites and other “infidels” in the name of Sunni Islam. At the supermarket, in a shared taxi or at a family gathering, conversations often turn to the mysterious group, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and how it came to be.
And for most Iranians, the answer is obvious: the United States.
“Come on, you know who has created ISIS,” said the supermarket owner, winking his right eye. “Admit it,” demanded the taxi driver, hitting his steering wheel to make his point. “It is so obvious!” concluded the talkative uncle at the birthday party.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/wo...tion.html?_r=0