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(Reuters) - An Iranian-born Texas man accused of an elaborate plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in Washington was a heavy drinker and flighty businessman who did not fit the profile of a cunning agent, according to people who knew him well.
"He's a likable guy. He just wasn't very business-minded," Tomscha said.
Originally posted by snowspirit
His ex wife was also interviewed briefly on one of the news shows, and I remember her saying "he just isn't smart enough".
This is looking more ridiculous by the day, and yet they're preparing "proof" to take to the UN
Originally posted by Agent_USA_Supporter
Originally posted by snowspirit
His ex wife was also interviewed briefly on one of the news shows, and I remember her saying "he just isn't smart enough".
This is looking more ridiculous by the day, and yet they're preparing "proof" to take to the UN
Yes they are preparing "proof" to the UN, just like Bush did with iraq i assume? if i may add i saw the video of obama talking about the plot he looked a bit drunk or in something somesort of trance.
Originally posted by Agent_USA_Supporter
Accused Iran plotter in U.S. lacks cunning, friends say
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(Reuters) - An Iranian-born Texas man accused of an elaborate plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in Washington was a heavy drinker and flighty businessman who did not fit the profile of a cunning agent, according to people who knew him well.
"He's a likable guy. He just wasn't very business-minded," Tomscha said.
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To be fair, if he was an Iranian agent the business was just a cover, so it would explain his poor business skills.
On or about Sept. 28, 2011, Arbabsiar flew to Mexico. Arbabsiar was refused entry into Mexico by Mexican authorities and, according to Mexican law and international agreements; he was placed on a return flight destined for his last point of departure. On Sept. 29, 2011, Arbabsiar was arrested by federal agents during a flight layover at JFK International Airport in New York. Several hours after his arrest, Arbabsiar was advised of his Miranda rights and he agreed to waive those rights and speak with law enforcement agents. During a series of Mirandized interviews, Arbabsiar allegedly confessed to his participation in the murder plot. According to the complaint, Arbabsiar also admitted to agents that, in connection with this plot, he was recruited, funded and directed by men he understood to be senior officials in Iran’s Qods Force. He allegedly said these Iranian officials were aware of and approved of the use of CS-1 in connection with the plot; as well as payments to CS-1; the means by which the Ambassador would be killed in the United States and the casualties that would likely result. Arbabsiar allegedly told agents that his cousin, who he had long understood to be a senior member of the Qods Force, had approached him in the early spring of 2011 about recruiting narco-traffickers to kidnap the Ambassador. Arbabsiar told agents that he then met with the CS-1 in Mexico and discussed assassinating the Ambassador. According to the complaint, Arbabsiar said that, afterwards, he met several times in Iran with Shakuri and another senior Qods Force official, where he explained that the plan was to blow up a restaurant in the United States frequented by the Ambassador and that numerous bystanders could be killed, according to the complaint. The plan was allegedly approved by these officials. In October 2011, according to the complaint, Arbabsiar made phone calls at the direction of law enforcement to Shakuri in Iran that were monitored. During these phone calls, Shakuri allegedly confirmed that Arbabsiar should move forward with the plot to murder the Ambassador and that he should accomplish the task as quickly as possible, stating on Oct. 5, 2011, “[j]ust do it quickly, it’s late . . .” The complaint alleges that Shakuri also told Arbabsiar that he would consult with his superiors about whether they would be willing to pay CS-1 additional money. This investigation is being conducted by the FBI Houston Division and DEA Houston Division, with assistance from the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Glen Kopp and Edward Kim, of the Terrorism and International Narcotics Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, with assistance from the Counterterrorism Section of the Justice Department’s National Security Division. The Office of International Affairs of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and the U.S. State Department provided substantial assistance. We thank the government of Mexico for its close coordination and collaboration in this matter, and for its role in ensuring that the defendant was safely apprehended.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by Dimitri Dzengalshlevi
Ill reserve judgment until they release the evidence linking it all together. However you supported the counter argument. You and many others think this entire deal is absurd.
Its called plasuible deniability.
Just because everyone is stating this guy is stupid, slow, cant do it etc etc etc doesnt mean he is. It would be like handing a 4 year old kid a loaded gun and assuming because of the age and mental abilities, they cant harm anyone with it.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by Dimitri Dzengalshlevi
He did more than open his mouth. money was transfered to him from the Quds account according to the info coming out.
Originally posted by Dimitri Dzengalshlevi
Originally posted by Xcathdra
reply to post by Dimitri Dzengalshlevi
He did more than open his mouth. money was transfered to him from the Quds account according to the info coming out.
More convenient ties?
I'm telling you that if he was really some sleeper agent, then such ties wouldn't be found. In fact, you probably wouldn't even be hearing about it.
Think about it. Do you really believe that Iran has been directly paying a supposed ex-patriot living in Texas in order to conduct proxy terrorism in the US? That's beyond believable, in my opinion.