Baghdad – Caught in the Crossfires

Mary

President Obama seeks a political solution to the problems besetting Baghdad. However, the President of Iraq will not go along and the two presidents are at odds. Meanwhile Iran, and even Russia, enter the scene while the invading armies try to strengthen their hold and decide upon their approach to Baghdad.

The people see these multiple forces, the invading armies and the division among the political leaders. They find it impossible to decide whom they should trust. The only know that they are in the middle of forces which they cannot control.

Such is the continual state of Baghdad, a situation that cannot be resolved. Who can bring stability and peace when there is fighting even among the leaders?

Baghdad is caught in both military and political crossfire. It also sits as a great prize, easily able to be stolen because not controlled by any one group. Its fortunes will continue to sink and its power to defend itself will slowly dissolve. Its final fate will not be decided quickly.

Comment: Our Lady spells out the multiple problems and the uncertain future.