Iranian Military Drafts Plans Against U.S.

September 20, 2002

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported that its military has drafted plans to repel any U.S. attack.

Officials said the military's plans have already undergone simulations and exercises to ensure their feasibility. They said the military has proposed coordinated efforts by the army, navy and air force to form a rapid-response unit.

One scenario, officials said, is that the United States would launch an attack along the Iranian-Afghan border to flush out Al Qaida insurgents. Washington has accused Teheran of harboring hundreds of Al Qaida members who fled from Afghanistan.

"For America's recent threats, plans have been prepared which are being studied and completed," Iranian army commander Maj. Gen. Mohammed Salimi said. "The contexts of the plan to confront American threats by moving ground, air and naval forces of the army and carrying out drills, tests and war games have been prepared."

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