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Further, since the increasing extremism of the Shias led to the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in the first place, it is unlikely that the continuing interference of Iran will be perceived as positive by those, mostly Sunnis, fighting IS. For the U.S. to advocate Iran's involvement will also be seen, as pointed out by Mark Dubowitz, as a weakness by IS as well as by Khamenei's regime.
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