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December 30, 2004
Car bomb work of Iranian intelligence": Najaf chief of police
Topics: Middle East News and PerspectivesIt seems that Iran has been found with it's dirty little fingers in the pie - again.
- From Iran Focus Dec 29:
Baghdad, Dec. 29 - The police chief in Najaf said that the commander of three terrorists arrested on Sunday in connection with a car bomb that exploded in the holy city, had extensive connections to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).
He said that intelligence for when and where to attack was given by an MOIS agent to the terrorist cells.
"Iraqi security forces had received information regarding a possible attack. The chaotic security situation, due to the burial ceremony of Sheikh Hatam al-Hassan however, enabled the terrorists to use the opportunity to carry out their attack", he said.
One of the three Iraqis, arrested whilst taking photos of the scene minutes before the explosions, was a resident of Najaf, while his two accomplices were both from Basra.
He added that Iran closed its border with Iraq following the attacks to limit any intelligence leaks.
Posted by Hyscience at December 30, 2004 1:23 PM
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