The Lies Of The EneMedia (Part 92358)

clipped from www.weeklystandard.com So, then, we should not be surprised to find that Iraq’s intelligence files contain evidence of Iran’s support for an especially violent al Qaeda affiliate: the Algerian GSPC, previously known as the GIA. As noted in my last post, Saddam Hussein’s regime clearly made common cause with the GIA and GSPC at various times. But according to an Iraqi Intelligence file, Iran also played a prominent role in sponsoring the GIA/GSPC as well as other armed Islamic groups fighting an insurgency against the Algerian regime. These groups are Sunni, and the principal opposition group is openly allied with al Qaeda, yet Iran (with help from Syria) had no trouble being one of the "most important" countries to support them. From an Iraqi Intelligence memo dated September 10, 1999 (emphasis added): Iran is considered one of the most important countries that finances the armed groups in Algeria through its embassy, the cultural legation and some Iranians living outside.