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| Iran holds over 300 - Most Saudis, Kuwaitis |
| 2003-07-02 |
| A majority of the over 300 al-Qaeda members being held in Iran are Kuwaitis and Saudis, says an informed source. Tap, tap, no suprise there. The source told Al-Anba Iran's Ministry of Security has prepared a list on the identities and names of al-Qaeda members held in its prisons. "Tehran, however, prefers, not to reveal the names and nationalities of the detainees because most of them are Kuwaitis and Saudis," he added. Don't want to embarass their "friends"? "The total number of al-Qaeda members held in Iran exceeds 300. Most of them have been involved in major terror plots and attacks. We, therefore, do not wish to aggravate tension between Riyadh and Washington, in particular," said the source. Oh, we already know about the connection between Riyadh and al-Qaeda. Aggravate away. Iranian sources had earlier confirmed Iranian intelligence officials are involved in secret negotiations with Arab and international intelligence officials, including the British intelligence, to discuss the fate of al-Qaeda detainees. They'd like to quietly ship them out of the country so someone else can take care of the problem. |
| Posted by:Steve |