Iran Official: Obama Not Serious In War On Terrorism

Tehran, June 21, IRNA -- A senior Iranian official says the administration of US President Barack Obama is not serious on combating terrorism in Iraq. ˈThe US cannot adopt contradictory policies in the Middle East; to support war in Syria and peace in Iraq or be on the side of terrorists in Syria and against them in Iraq,ˈ Deputy Chief of Presidentˈs Office for Political Affairs Hamid Aboutalebi wrote on his Twitter account on Friday. He noted that Obamaˈs recent remarks showed that he is not serious about his determination to confront terrorism in Iraq and the rest of the region. ˈThe US diplomacy and its strategic objectives in the region are seriously in a critical situation and this contradictory behavior makes the region further critical day by day,ˈ Aboutalebi said./end