It was in possession of heavy weapons, ballistic missiles and even an air force.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRIf the deployment of ground troops helps in the fight against Daesh, why is that World War III?
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We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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A policy of assassinating diplomats and of attacking embassies.
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To write a constitution and to open the way for elections.
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When monarchies were collapsing in a number of countries, we had radicals and we had Nasserism.
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If, as we decided in Munich, there will be a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance can flow into Syria – then this will open the door for the beginning of the political transition process.
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So we responded, as part of a coalition, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, and we stepped in to support them.
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And if you want us to play a supporting role, then tell us who is going to lead.
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Even the disagreement over Syria is more of a tactical one than a strategic one.
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That has a continuous and robust inspection mechanism and that has snap-back provisions in case Iran violates the agreement.
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Iran hangs people and leaves their bodies hanging on cranes.
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He crushed them brutally. But his military could not protect him.
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Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?
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Iran put to death more than a thousand people last year. I don’t see EU reporting on it.
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Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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Should we stand by idly while this happens at our doorstep, in one of the countries in which al-Qaida has a huge presence?
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