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Iran, Al-Qaeda connection debunked by Bush official

Contrary to McCain's and the pro-Israeli Right's claims about Iran backing Al-Qaeda...

James F. Dobbins, the Bush administration's chief negotiator on Afghanistan in late 2001, said that Iran was "comprehensively helpful" in the aftermath of the 9/11 attack in working to overthrow the Taliban and collaborating with the United States in installing the Karzai government in Kabul.

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