|
Trending Topics
|
Source: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3992314,00.html
WikiLeaks: Egypt Mobilizing to Counter Iran
(Ynet News) Roee Nahmias - According to a document published by WikiLeaks, Egyptian General Intelligence Service Chief Omar Suleiman revealed in an April 30, 2009, conversation with Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen that the Egyptian secret service was mobilizing agents in Iraq and Syria in order to counter Iran's recruitment of activists in Egypt. Suleiman claimed that Iran was trying to recruit Bedouin to smuggle arms into Hamas-controlled Gaza. He stressed that Egypt has "started a confrontation with Hizbullah and Iran," adding that they "will not allow Iran to operate in Egypt." "If you want Egypt to cooperate with you on Iran, we will," Suleiman told Mullen. "It would take a big burden off our shoulders."