In contrast to many other analysts, Golsharifi says he believes it was a mistake for Iran to get involved in the security talks, saying Washington could manipulate the development and cite Iran's participation as clear evidence of their influence in Iraq. "I think this was a foreign policy mistake by Iran to engage themselves with the foreign policy of the United States because Washington will draw a negative picture that Iran has influence on Iraq, and has the ability to create stability or instability" he said. Former Foreign Minister Yazdi, meanwhile, expressed concern that Iran's current crop of diplomats may not be up to the task of dealing with the United States. Full Article at American Chronicle