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General Abizaid: Iran and Syria Meddling
Syria and Iran are involved in Iraq, and their involvement is not meant to assist the US-led Coalition there, Gen. John Abizaid, head of U.S. Central Command said Monday. Yes General, but we are hearing about "10,000 pilgrims" arriving from Iran each day. Is that wise? Do you need more interdiction resources? Speaking to reporters in Washington via video-link from Baghdad, Abizaid said there were signs that Iranâs involvement is not designed to assist US efforts in Iraq. Abizaid made the same claim against Syrian involvement in Iraq. Major diplomatic contacts have been made between Iran and Syria, for months. They are co-ordinating Sunni-Shiite intervention, and it is somewhat effective. "We know the Iranians have been meddling, and itâs unhelpful to have neighboring countries meddling in the affairs of Iraq," US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld said last Wednesday. "Unhelpful"? I prefer "unacceptable" from a General. However, do what you have to do to win. Try linking to "Persian Journal." Members are either secular or liberal-Muslim, and informative. Posted by: Man Bites Dog 2004-04-13 |
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