Bin Laden's Son No Longer Under Arrest in Iran

Wall Street Journal ^ | 1/16/09 | SIOBHAN GORMAN

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Osama bin Laden's third eldest son, an al Qaeda operative, is no longer under arrest in Iran and is likely in Pakistan, the top U.S. spymaster said Friday.

The release or escape of Mr. bin Laden's son, Saad bin Laden, suggests possible collaboration between Iran and al Qaeda and the potential that Saad bin Laden is a go-between. Al Qaeda has been regrouping in Pakistan after the U.S. forced the group out of its base in Afghanistan, and Osama bin Laden is thought to be hiding there.

Saad bin Laden "has left Iran," said Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell at a farewell press briefing. "He's probably in Pakistan."

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Looks like Al Qaeda and Iran are making final preparations for an attack on the U.S. once The Kenyan takes power.

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I’m surprised they didn’t wait until Tuesday afternoon.