Is The U.S. And Iran Coordinating Their Military Operations Against The Islamic State In Iraq?

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L), EU envoy Catherine Ashton (C) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meet in Muscat November 10, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Nicholas Kamm/Pool

State Dept: U.S. Discussing Islamic State Fight With Iran -- Washington Free Beacon

The State Department confirmed on Wednesday that the United States has been discussing with Iran its efforts to combat the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Iraq.

The discussions have taken place in the past several weeks, most recently on the sidelines of the latest round of nuclear negotiations in Vienna two weeks ago, according to State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf.

Confirmation that the United States and Iran are engaged in conversations about IS (also known as ISIL or ISIS) comes amid reports that Iran has launched air strikes against IS targets in Iraq, a move that has led to speculation that the Obama administration and Tehran are coordinating more closely than first thought.

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My Comment: They are at the "discussion stage" .... which is surprising in itself. But will it lead to  a military alliance of convenience against the Islamic State .... I am skeptical that the Iranians are going to go that far into such a relationship.