Peruvian General Warns of Growing Iranian Presence in South America

(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Katz - The world needs to act to counter the growing presence of Iranian-supported terrorist organizations throughout South America, former chief of staff of the Peruvian Armed Forces, Gen. Francisco Contreras, told the Jerusalem Post on Sunday. "It appears that Iranian organizations provide support to other terrorist organizations, and that there is cooperation between them." "There is something strange in the relationship [Venezuelan President] Chavez has forged with Iran, as is the presence of the Iranian defense minister in Bolivia on a recent visit," he said.


2011-07-26 00:00:00

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