Iran blames us for creating isis amid worsening middle east tensions

A very timely and sensitive topic!

Yes, you're correct. Iran has recently accused the United States of creating ISIS (Islamic State) amid worsening tensions in the Middle East. This accusation has been made by Iranian officials, including the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

The accusation is based on Iran's long-standing belief that the US and its allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, have been secretly supporting extremist groups in the region, including ISIS, to undermine Iran's influence and stability in the region.

In recent weeks, tensions between Iran and the US have escalated significantly, with the US imposing harsh sanctions on Iran and Iran responding by increasing its military presence in the region. The situation has been further complicated by the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in 2018 and the subsequent reimposition of sanctions.

Iran's accusations against the US are not new, but they have gained more traction in recent weeks as tensions have escalated. Iranian officials have pointed to various pieces of evidence, including:

1. The role of US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria in fighting against ISIS, which Iran claims has allowed ISIS to regroup and reorganize.
2. The presence of US troops in Iraq, which Iran claims is a threat to its national security.
3. The US's alleged support for extremist groups in the region, including the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK), a militant group that was once listed as a terrorist organization by the US.

The US has denied these accusations, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stating that the US has been working to defeat ISIS and other terrorist groups in the region, and that Iran's accusations are "baseless" and "false".

The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides engaging in a war of words and escalating tensions. The international community is closely watching the situation, with many countries urging restraint and diplomacy to resolve the crisis peacefully.