Kerry: Iran ‘Helpful’ in Fight Against ISIS in Iraq

‘But I can tell you that Iran in Iraq has been, in certain ways, helpful, and they clearly are focused on ISIL-Daesh’

Kerry: Iran ‘Helpful’ in Fight Against ISIS in Iraq (The Washington Free Beacon)

Secretary of State John Kerry said Iran has been “helpful” in the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group in Iraq during an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Tuesday.

“Look, we have challenges with Iran as everybody knows, and we’re working on those challenges,” Kerry said. “But I can tell you that Iran in Iraq has been, in certain ways, helpful, and they clearly are focused on ISIL-Daesh, and so we have a common interest, actually.”

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