Expert: Al Qaeda is in league with U.S. against Iran
Published: 11 September, 2008, 13:28
In a video released Monday Al Qaeda leaders slammed Teheran accusing Iran of giving way to the US, by allowing it invade Afghanistan and Iraq. Some experts believe the terrorist organization is trying to undermine support for Iran amidst continued specula
In a 90 minute video shown on Al Jazeera TV channel, Al Qaeda’s deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahiri doubted the Iranian Government’s anti-American stance and claimed Teheran was in alliance with ‘the Crusade’ against Muslim nations.
“This statement is absolutely in tune with the interests of the USA,” said Aleksandr Yakuba, head of CrossMediaCommunications analytical department, to RBK daily website.
Yakuba believes Al Qaeda’s goals in Iran coincide with those of the American administration. A weakened Teheran will help the organisation boost its control in some Iraqi territories, where Iran currently has influence.
There’s also the issue of a religious divide. “Al Qaeda are Salafists, ‘purist Muslims’ who consider Shiites heretics,” he said, claiming that Shiite-controlled governments in both Iraq and Iran are thwarting the organisation’s efforts in the region.
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I'm confused here. The headline says Al Qaeda is in league with the US against Iran. But the bulk of the story talks about how the terrorist organization is claiming Iran supports the US. Clearly the US and Al Qaeda are enemies. Realistically, the US and Iran are countries with very divergent interests but at least there are some, though few indications that the beginnings of dialogue may begin. Is this where this wildly overblown perception comes from? Just because two different branches of Islam are enemies, doesn't mean that both may be adversaries of the United States to differing degrees.
If US relations with Iran thawed and we actually cooperated with Iran against Al Qaeda, those scummy Arabs would be in for it. This is one reason why the Iranian president has to go and the US has to make some positive moves, to start the ball rolling. However, I doubt the ability and intelligence of the US gov't to figure this out.