(AP/Washington Post) Katherine Shrader - If cornered by the West over its nuclear program, Iran could direct Hizballah to enlist its widespread international support network to aid in terrorist attacks, intelligence officials say. Several Western intelligence officials said they have seen signs that Hizballah's fundraisers, recruiters, and criminal elements could be adapted to provide logistical help to terrorist operatives. Before 9/11, Hizballah was responsible for more American deaths than any other single terrorist organization.
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