AdvertisementFor Once, The U.S., Russia And Iran Actually Agree On SomethingJuly 03, 2014Jackie NorthamfacebookEmailIraqi policemen take up positions on a bridge north of Baghdad on Monday. There's a consensus among Western and Middle Eastern states that militants from the Islamic State pose a serious threat to the region. But there's no sign yet that countries like the United States, Russia and Iran are prepared to work together. (Reuters/Landov)