Can Iran Help the U.S. in Syria?

Hope From Iran, but Not If There's an Attack

Seyed Hossein Mousavian, Former Iranian official

The sort of cooperation that occurred after 9/11 would help in Syria and would be vital for the security and stability of the whole region.

Talk to Iran, but Don't Let Up on Syria

Mark N. Katz, author, "Leaving Without Losing"

Obama's actions toward Syria have increased the incentives for Tehran to come to terms with Washington.

A Meeting Point Remains Elusive

Karim Sadjadpour, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Successful diplomatic engagement with Iran is hampered by the fact the U.S. cannot guarantee a post-Assad Syria will remain an Iranian ally.

If Iran Is Influential, Bring It to the Table

Farideh Farhi, University of Hawaii at Manoa

In Syria, the U.S. sees an opportunity to weaken Iran. It would be more productive to see it for what it is: a nation in need of global cooperation.

For U.S., There's an Easy Distinction

Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman, author, "American Umpire"

In a civil war like Syria's, outsiders should step back. But an act of international war is another matter.

Attacking Syria Is the Best Way to Deal With Iran

Andrew Tabler, Washington Institute

Achieving U.S. objectives in Syria is an opportunity to press Iran into making hard choices there and in regards to its nuclear program.