US accuses Iran of 'secret deal' with al-Qaeda
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The Obama administration is accusing the Iranian government of entering into a "secret deal" with al-Qaeda to funnel money and insurgents from the Middle East to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Treasury says Iran has allowed al-Qaeda operatives to build a "core pipeline" to funnel cash and extremists to the front lines. It says Iran had become a "critical transit point" for money and recruits, and slapped sanctions on six alleged al-Qaeda agents. (AP)
