Iran: US will lose in the Middle East

Duh! Its already happened. The Iraqi and Afghan insurgents can't be contained nor defeated and that makes them the winners by default. At this point, remaining in Iraq is futile and costing the unnecessary loss of life. Perhaps re-directing efforts on Afghanistan might be beneficial, but I have my doubts.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Sunday the United States will not achieve its goals in the region, state television reported.

"Realities in the region show that the arrogant front, headed by US and its allies, will be the principal loser in the region," the broadcast quoted Khamenei as saying in meeting Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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