[aristeides]

Plus, getting approval to go on to Iraq would be an excellent reason to meet Al-Ani in Prague.

[jwalsh07]

I had an e-correspondence going with a Czech reporter in Prague for awhile. From talking to him, it is more than conceivable that Atta was in Prague and did meet with Al Ani. He wasn't 100% but he was leaning toward the meeting occuring.

[Angelus Errare]

Exactly.

That, combined with some kind of potential cash deal for the plot, would explain the Prague trip and the meeting with al-Ani.