Friday, May 11, 2012

US claim of Iran-al-Qaeda 'deal' discredited

By Gareth Porter
Asia Times

"Evidence of an antagonistic relationship between Iran and al-Qaeda uncovered in Osama bin Laden's files contradicts assertions by the United States Treasury that a "secret deal" existed between Tehran and the terrorists. As al-Qaeda was escalating an anti-Iran campaign of kidnappings and threats, Washington was painting the group as Iran's allies to suit its diplomatic strategy...."

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