What is more interesting is that Iran was initially helping with the Global War on Terrorism until Iraq came into the picture.

What is more interesting is that Iran was initially helping with the Global War on Terrorism until Iraq came into the picture. (Kesselman, Krieger and Joseph, 2013)

The legal system also is that of a non-democratic country. Sharia law is in effect and this can cause or lead to oppression for the minorities.