Iran’s IS Tough Talk Fails to Stem Fears About Regional Ambitions

Faint hopes the nuclear deal negotiated among Iran, the United States and other world powers could pave the way for Tehran to help in the fight against the group known as Islamic State have yet to materialize, instead giving rise to renewed concerns about Iran’s plans for the region. Military and intelligence officials say Iran’s support for its proxies across the Middle East has remained unchanged since the terms of the nuclear agreement were first announced last month. There is also...

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