Quote Originally Posted by Fragony
Well it's not that far fetched, why would Iran allow Iraq to become stable oil-producing power again if they can help it.

That is true.
As long the Americans are here and suffer losses it suits Iranian foreign policy perfectly.
Besides a democratic (Sunni or Shia) country with autonomous Kurdish region can only cause more problems to the theocratic rulers.

The same case with Northern Korean support for HR fighters in Southern Korea - as long as they are against the enemy government they are 'good guys' whatever they preach.

It is so old trick that I am suprised anyone finds it strange...