The Story Behind Iraq's Iran-backed Shiite militias

As the international coalition in Iraq may be tightening their grip over ISIS, another very dangerous phenomenon spiraling out of control are the Iran-backed Shiite militias roaming freely on killing sprees across Mesopotamia. This is a dire menace called Islamic extremism that can threaten the very fabric of this once iconic cradle of humanity. True is the undeniable fact that ISIS has occupied more than one third of Iraq, yet Iran-loyal Shiite militias are seen across the country murdering and massacring innocent people, especially Sunnis, bombing and setting homes and mosques ablaze. Recent scenes of Shiite militias killing Sunnis are stark and uninvited reminders of the ferocious 2006-07 ethnic cleansing and sectarian war that pushed Iraq to the brink of civil war. Yes, ISIS deserves much-delayed attention; however, Iran is taking advantage of the international community's ordeal to strengthen its proxies and this should not go unanswered.