Pompeo: Iran becomes new version of Afghanistan

 Pompeo said, in a press conference, that Iran had become a new version of Afghanistan, but the difference in his view was that al-Qaeda militants were operating in the remote mountains of Afghanistan, while they were receiving official sponsorship in Tehran.

The US Secretary of State added that he is presenting new information, that the Iranian authorities have offered Al-Qaeda to establish a main headquarters in the country, but on condition that they abide by local laws.

Pompeo explained that Iran has provided generous logistical support to Al Qaeda terrorists, allowing them to obtain passports, and also allowing them to raise money to spend on their plans.

He drew attention to the great danger posed by this Iranian support, especially that Al-Qaeda might benefit from the communications network available to it in Tehran.

He stated that this Iranian involvement in supporting al-Qaeda militants poses a threat to most countries in the world, and therefore, it is indispensable to move forward in holding Iran accountable and fighting the war against terrorism.

The US Secretary stated that this suspicious relationship is not new. In 2011, a US federal judge had alerted that Al Qaeda had obtained Iranian support.

Pompeo noted that al-Qaeda militants have been able to move around the country smoothly and without restrictions since 2015, that is, in conjunction with the nuclear deal that Washington withdrew from in 2018.

Pompeo spoke of prominent Al-Qaeda names that found a foothold in Iran, such as the nickname "Saif Al-Adl" and Abu Muhammad Al-Masry.

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ANHA