The Iranians are running the death squads and Basra militias. The Saudis are running the Sunni insurgency. Al Qaeda is running the Wahabist whackos.
This is more complex than you imagine. Least Nine known teams playing in the tournament.They are a fissiparous bunch and prone to doubling at will on doctrinal grounds. Not just the Iranians.
fissiparous?
Great word! Great application.