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US Secretary of State M. Pompeo expected to clarify ties between Al Qaeda and Iran

  Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Washington plans to issue a statement saying Iran has links to the al-Qaeda terrorist organization. The US wants to disclose information that Tehran has financed and has links to terrorist organizations. Iran is a target for the Washington administration and faces many political challenges, especially during Donald Trump's presidency. According to US intelligence, Abu Muhammad al-Masri was involved in the masterminds of the bombing of US embassies in Africa. These and other allegations related to Tehran's support for the Houthi militia in Yemen and Hezbollah, which the United States recognizes as a terrorist organization, have prompted the United States to come up with a plan to prove Iran has links to terrorist organizations. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to make clear Iran's links to al-Qaeda. This comes as Trump's term is less than 8 days away. President-elect Biden is facing amid tensions between Tehran and Washington deter...

Al-Qaeda leader in North African region arrested in Tunisia

An Al-Qaeda branch leader of North Africa region has been arrested in Tunisia and along with him others who were suspected of carrying out a terrorist attack have also been arrested, confirmed the spokesman on Friday. Mohsen Dali also confirmed the arrest of the alleged Al-Qaeda leader sayin, “Two dangerous wanted individuals, one of whom is an Al-Qaeda leader.” Dali said that all the five suspects were Tunisisan nationals. Apart from this, the Tunisian police also arrested three other people who were reportedly helping the terrorists with materials and other logistical needs. The minister hinted towards planning a terror act but refrained from revealing too much detail. Dali also said that the arrested Al-Qaeda leader had already carried out terror activities in countries where jihadist groups operate. Tunisia too was a victim to increased jihadist activity after its 2011 Arab Spring protests. Without giving out crucial information, the ministry said that the initial stages of...