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They became a "major instrument (of) Bush administration" war on terror policy. "The JSOC trainers were not front-line guys who had been in the field, but second-and third-tier guys - trainers and the like - and they started going off the reservation. "If we're going to teach you tactics, let me show you some really sexy stuff""
In other words, hardball tactics, as well as penetrating Iranian communications systems, intercepting and translating information, then keeping US authorities informed.
In addition, attacks are carried out. Facilities and pipelines are targeted. So are Iranian nuclear scientists. Cyberwar's employed. Other covert tactics are used.
MEK operatives started out "a total joke," but training gave them "a capacity for efficient operations (they) never had before."
In the 1980s, Washington created, funded, armed and used Mjuahidden/Al Qaeda forces against Soviet Russia in Afghanistan. The war ended. Al Qaeda's been used strategically since then as both enemies and allies.
In Syria, Hillary Clinton admitted using Al Qaeda forces, saying:
"We have a very dangerous set of actors in the region, Al Qaida, Hamas, and those who are on our terrorist list, to be sure, supporting -- claiming to support the (Syrian) opposition."
In 1995, the CIA helped establish the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG). At issue then was toppling Gaddafi. Ideologically allied with Al Qaeda, latter day elements fought Soviet forces in Afghanistan.
In December 2004, the State Department designated LIFG a foreign terrorist organization. Its members were accused of being allied with bin Laden and Al Qaeda.
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