The United States also needs to recognize Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen for what they are: failed, artificial constructs now dominated by Iran. Maintaining Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen in their existing forms is unnatural and serves Iran’s interests. Any redrawing of political relationships or borders is highly complex, and the United States cannot dictate the outcomes. The burden is on the United States to adapt its policy to the dissolving of borders and responding to Iran’s aggression. The current political structure of the Middle East serves Iran’s interests, and it’s time to upend it.

Source: Fox News December 25, 2017 16:06 UTC