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“We can't say whether Tehran is supporting Al Qaeda, but we do know that al-Qaida people come here from Pakistan through Iran.”

Quote by Zalmay Khalilzad

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Zalmay Khalilzad

Zalmay Khalilzad is a distinguished American diplomat and academic. He has held various high-level positions in the U.S. government, including as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and as the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Born on March 22, 1951, Khalilzad has made significant contributions to American foreign policy and international diplomacy. more

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