The report “Iraq’s Christian brigade formed to battle terror” (March 14) is alarming. At such a critical juncture, Iraqis opposed to the IS, should try to work together. Formation of such forces will only further divide the Iraqi communities along communal, sectarian and ethnic lines. These deep divisions will only serve the interests of those forces who wish to see a dismembered Iraq.

Iraqis should realize the importance of unity. The country is faced with a host of issues. Many players, hostile to Iraq and Iraqis, are active in the country. Disunity among Iraqis will only serve interests of the hostile elements.

Shiites’ reliance on Iran is a great blunder. Iran does not want to see Iraq’s reconstruction. Had Iran been serious about Iraq’s peace, it would have taken different measures. As far as the US is concerned, it cannot be trusted with the reconstruction of Iraq. It is the US, which is responsible for all this turmoil.