Iran slams Turkey's role in anti-ISIL alliance as hypocrisy

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Iran slams Turkey's role in anti-ISIL alliance as hypocrisy
By Robert Hackwill



PARIS: -- The Saudi’s diplomatic recipe for an Islamic response to ISIL has been welcomed by some and condemned by some.

The US says the 34-nation military coalition is in line with Washington’s demands for the Sunnis as a whole to take a greater role in figting ISIL.

Turkey is standing four-square with the Saudis on this, and says it wants to be a part of all anti-terrorism efforts.

“Islamic countries joining together to voice a stance against terrorism is the best response to those who are trying to associate terror and Islam. In this context, Turkey is prepared to make every contribution possible to any meeting related to the fight against terrorism regardless of where it is organised or by whom it is organised. We believe that this effort by Muslim countries is a step in the right direction,” said Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

However in Iran Turkey’s role has been mocked; a hypocrisy from a great supporter of terrorism is one view.

“Iran feels that those who are leading this alliance do not have a good background in fighting terrorism, and are in fact the main culprits in supporting the terrorist movements,” said Iranian analyst Hossein Royvaran.

The Saudis have been quick to announce any option is open for the Islamic Alliance as it is being called, including ground troops in Syria, and that all members are protected by mutual defence obligations.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2015-12-16

[NongKhaiKid]

Slightly off topic but still relevant I think.

After being on hold for two years the EU is to talk about Turkey's membership again plus they'll get money, visa wavers and other goodies.

If ever a country was in the driving seat and they know it.

The idiots in Brussels plus Angie Baby have handed them the whip.

[phantomfiddler]

It sounds to me as if Iran must be the leading proponent of terrorism if they criticize those who combine forces in an attempt to end it. They should have been put firmly in their place when they took 100+ hostages way back, but the american government was too soft. Iran is the enemy of the world

[Hayduke]

Well, the Saudis have been bankrolling Islamic terrorism for a long time.

But this support is conditional. The bad guys do what they're told and they don't step on Saudi toes..

Problem is; the bad guys have become more diverse, more extreme and much harder to manage.

The Saudis aren't opposed to terrorism, they just want to go back to the days when those paying the bills call all the shots.

Edited December 16, 2015 by Hayduke

[oneday]

“...Iran feels that those who are leading this alliance do not have a good background in fighting terrorism..."

Oh how funny. This from a country that actively supports terrorism and is a stooge of Russia.

[Srikcir]

"Iran Turkey’s role has been mocked; a hypocrisy from a great supporter of terrorism is one view."

Shall we overlook Iran's support of rebels in Somalia, of Hezbollah in Lenanon, and Assad's genocide of his own citizens?

Hypocrisy indeed.

Iran is just upset that Turkey has decided to become a major player in the geopolitics of the region which dilutes Iran's influence.

[Alwyn]

It's just meaningless words anyway. This Alliance is nothing but hot air. They announce they want to fight terrorism yet fail to mention how. Saudi want to fight the very terrorists it funds? Nah... Iran who have been one of the biggest funders and trainers of terror organizations calling out Turkey? why not? After all, there's some pretty damning evidence that Daesh sell their stolen oil to Turkey. It's all nonsense

[h90]

Slightly off topic but still relevant I think.

After being on hold for two years the EU is to talk about Turkey's membership again plus they'll get money, visa wavers and other goodies.

If ever a country was in the driving seat and they know it.

The idiots in Brussels plus Angie Baby have handed them the whip.

They aren't idiots.....they have some agenda and Turkey is a partner in it.

[bangon04]

Slightly off topic but still relevant I think.

After being on hold for two years the EU is to talk about Turkey's membership again plus they'll get money, visa wavers and other goodies.

If ever a country was in the driving seat and they know it.

The idiots in Brussels plus Angie Baby have handed them the whip.

Don't worry. The topic is about hypocrisy, and there is more than enough of that to go around for everyone involved....

[ALLSEEINGEYE]

the West should get the hell out of the region, let them fight it out themselves. Let them deal with their own religion and their own refugees.

F em all, let Allah sort it out!!!

[retarius]

A 34 nation pact for genocide of the Shia? Bet your last dollar on it...ethnic cleansing Sunni style, or should I say Wahhabi style. Remember Shia are a small percentage of total Muslims, less than 20% anyway.

[Rancid]

It's always illuminating reading posts to stories like this. There are those from people that obviously read extensively and have objective thought.

Then then are those from the ones that have been buying into the propaganda for so long all they can do is regurgitate the same nonsense they don't even realise is nonsense.

[Mr Moo]

"Iran Turkey’s role has been mocked; a hypocrisy from a great supporter of terrorism is one view."

Shall we overlook Iran's support of rebels in Somalia, of Hezbollah in Lenanon, and Assad's genocide of his own citizens?

Hypocrisy indeed.

Iran is just upset that Turkey has decided to become a major player in the geopolitics of the region which dilutes Iran's influence.

Hypocrisy is Turkey supporting ISIS by allowing them to pump stolen oil through Turkish pipelines for sale in the West.