Do you think that Iranian members here are the key to establishing straightforward relations between the two countries? Iran is a big country with cross-border ambitions. Iranians already have a say in Iraqi affairs because there isn't a shortage of Iranian stooges in Iraq, like this or not. They have a presence in Yemen, Syria and Lebanon as well - and each of those countries are in a state of crisis. Beware of their brainwashing efforts. One of the members here already trying to convince you that US created ISIS and Iranian militias made it possible for you guys to rout it - all nonsense.
How ISIS came into being? Doesn't take much to figure out:
http://www.history.com/topics/isis
Post-invasion conditions coupled with
sectarian strife within Iraq enabled infamous Al-Qaeda Network to establish its presence in Iraq and take advantage. This network morphed into ISIS in 2006 but it expanded a great deal under the leadership of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi (an Iraqi citizen).
People seriously underestimated the potential of Al-Qaeda Network in spreading its tentacles around the world, and paid a horrible price for it. Many scratch there head when they learn about exploits of Al-Qaeda Network in different countries because they are normally
brainwashed into perceiving every major development as a conspiracy of CIA-MOSSAD-RAW-WAHHABI nexus.
Another reality is that your country would not have succeeded in stopping ISIS without comprehensive American support (i.e. Operation Inherent Resolve). US have played a major role in eradicating Al-Qaeda Network (and its offshoots) across the world since 2001; anybody who assume otherwise, needs to get his head examined. Pakistani military establishment also worked with US to take out scores of Al-Qaeda operatives inside Pakistan before they could inflict major damage. Al-Qaeda devils are responsible for many terrorist incidents inside Pakistan just like in your country.
Now, US isn't a saint either. They try to shape other countries to their image, and have a multi-billion dollar arms industry to keep afloat. They closed the chapter of Saddam Hussein but their
invasion opened another chapter of violence and misery in your country which is really unfortunate.
On a positive note, US made it possible for your country to get rid of Saddam (and his cronies) and gave your country a taste of democracy. Your country have a golden opportunity to capitalize on this opportunity, and establish a lasting democracy in your country. Only you guys can make it work in the long-term.
Nevertheless, beware of ambitions of
foreign powers in general. Learn to keep them at bay through diplomatic as well as level-headed threatening measures; do not play into hands of any country in the long-term.
You guys are very capable and can stand on your feet once again, IMO. All the best.