>The simple solution is to divide the country into Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish regions. Seems like things have been peaceful in the north where the Kurds are located. The only problem with that plan is that Iran and Turkey promised to attack the Kurds if they become autonomous!

I'm not a great political animal but wouldn't that rather put the mockers on Turkey's bid to join the EU? As I say, I'm no expert but I wouldn't want a country to join us if they were intentionally and unnecessarily attacking another, weaker nation, out of spite or in a fit of peeve. Where's old Metin to clue us in on this?

Anyway, sounds like a sound idea to me - the 3 sects can't get along so give each its own state. Oh, but then there's the problem over who gets the oil revenue (even Scotland started this objection with England over their oil and gas acquisitions). Ok, so they split it equitably ... hyeah, RIGHT!