US Magazine: Congress Approved Major Expansion of Covert Operations in Iran

A published report says the U.S. Congress agreed late last year to a request from President George Bush to fund a major escalation of covert operations against Iran. The New Yorker magazine says Mr. Bush asked Congress for up to $400 million to try to destabilize Iran's religious leadership. Citing unnamed intelligence, congressional and military sources, the magazine says the approved covert activities include support for minority and dissident groups, as well as intelligence-gathering about Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program. More... Buy Discount Magazine Subscriptions Online