Crime

Iran Linked to 9/11 Attacks in New Federal Lawsuit

A new lawsuit, filed in a Manhattan court as the nation prepares to observe the 10th anniversary of America’s worst terror attack, alleges that the Iranian government played a key role in organizing the infamous 9/11 attacks.

The evidence for these bold, new charges comes, apparently, from three Iranian defectors who previously worked for Iran’s spy services. These individuals will serve as key witnesses in a case that is sure to nab headlines. Watch the extensive CBN report from Erick Stakelbeck on this lawsuit, below:

The new legal challenge, filed by families of 9/11 victims, accuses the Middle Eastern nation of having foreknowledge of the event — even going as far as to assist in organizing travel plans for the hijackers. This charge comes as the U.S. government has been diligent in pursuing al Qaeda members, including Osama bin Laden and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, among others.

According to the lawsuit, the man at the center of the previously known (and alleged) connection between the al Qaeda and Iran is Imad Mugniyeh. The terrorist is known to have a history of participating in attacks directed at American interests. CBN highlights expert opinion from Janice Kephart, national security policy director for the Center for Immigration Studies:

“You have travel from Beirut with Imad Mugniyah, travel into Iran with Imad Mugniyah, who apparently now, the defectors have told us, was actually in the meetings planning 9-11.”

Lawsuit: 9/11 Families Tie Iran to September 11 Terror Attack

Kephart isn’t merely a talking head; she’s highly experienced. She worked on the bipartisan 9/11 commission and, thus, was involved in the examination of the hijackers’ relationship with both Iran and Hezbollah. She continues:

“That was a policy by the Iranian government to let al Qaeda through. The border officials were told to let al Qaeda through.”

Additionally, a former CIA operative, Clare Lopez, who is working on this new lawsuit, told CBN the following:

“Repeatedly since then [the 1979 U.S. embassy standoff], Iran has mounted attacks against U.S. civilians and the military, and many Americans have died.

Repeatedly since then, Iran has mounted attacks against U.S. civilians and the military, and many Americans have died. To this day, Iran continues to provide material and direct support to militias in Iraq and to the Taliban, which are killing American troops in those areas of operation every single day.”

While the 9/11 Commission recommended that America further investigate Iran’s potential involvement in 9/11, this never happened. Below, find a portion of the report that addresses this issue explicitly:

We have found no evidence that Iran or Hezbollah was aware of the planning for what later became the 9/11 attack. At the time of their travel through Iran, the al Qaeda operatives themselves were probably not aware of the specific details of their future operation.

After 9/11, Iran and Hezbollah wished to conceal any past evidence of cooperation with Sunni terrorists associated with al Qaeda. A senior Hezbollah official disclaimed any Hezbollah involvement in 9/11.128

We believe this topic requires further investigation by the U.S. government.

It will be intriguing to see the evidence presented in court. For years, critics have charged that Iran was involved in 9/11. Now, despite the government’s lack of action in this area, these charges will likely be given proper attention.

Comments (137)

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  • LookTowardsTheLight
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:55pm

    @Johnnyp1958

    Oh, I get it. So Bush hired these “defectors” to lie about Iran’s involvement so 10 years later Obama would invade Iran? Give me a break, the only BS around here is yours.

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  • tankyjo
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:53pm

    Buffoon is aiding, and abetting AaaaachMINInutjob, for sure, adding insult to injury with real blood.

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    • progressives-are-retards
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:35pm

      @tower7femacamp
      Why do you suspect the Mossad and seem to dismiss evrything else

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    • Vapor Trail
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:37pm

      @GroundZero is Nuclear Demolition x3 Finally, someone else that sees through the lies of Israel. Seems most on these boards haven’t done their homework, when I see comment after comment, I stand with Israel or I support Israel.

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    • progressives-are-retards
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:43pm

      @groundzero….bla bla bla whatever the hell

      Serious charges! Why? Tell me where to “do my homework?” I‘ll be glad to research it as long as your sources don’t come from 9/11 truther websites. The fact that you’d blame Israel before Iran given the history tells me to question your judgement, and leads me to suspect that you just hate Jews. But, show me your “proof” and I’ll do my homework.

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    • rrjenn
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 5:11pm

      Oh goody now we can attack Iran. Don’t you worry little Israel, we’ll destroy all those who know you as a blood thirsty, Nazi like occupying force in Palestine.

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    • jhaydeng
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 5:20pm

      10 years later? What the poop is wrong with us?

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 5:33pm

      Propaganda for war with Iran. That is what this is. 

      @Progressives are

      You name is vulgar and you need to change it before we ask you be banned. I do not think Glenn would support you with a handle as yours. Secondly, if you believe Israel is innocent in everything, you are completely ignorant and deceived.  I’m willing to say you do not even know what you believe. 

      If not standing with Israel means one is anti-Semitic then standing with Israel (rejectors of Christ) makes one Anti-Christ. 

      I stand with Jesus Christ. 

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    • Karlsan
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 6:14pm

      Repeat after me. “I’m a dinner jacket”…got it?

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    • cloudsofwar
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 6:24pm

      grondzero…………..Israel behind the sept. 11 attacks? you are twisted. they were saudi’s not jews. and don’t forget Osama said he wanted to bring down America or was it Obama. i get those two confused. anyway it was not the israelies. besides there is no evidence to support that anyone else was involved besides osama and his group.

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    • uncensoredTalmud
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 6:52pm

      @VaporTrail – there are a lot of jews on this site. One of the reasons I choose to post here.

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    • -Publius
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 8:27pm

      To the opportunist Jew hater who commented on this post, the key word is “companies” not the government. If Microsoft decided to participate in eugenics would you blame the American government or its people?probably not. “Zionist” is a racial slur, perhaps you should do some reasearch on that you biggoted fool.

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    • Steve
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 8:36pm

      GroundZero is Nuclear Demolition x3

      LOL

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    • Skeller
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 9:55pm

      Well said….

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:18am

      .
      We’ll make them suffer, we’ll sue them…….
      Ha, ha, ha, ha.
      Eric Holder must be behind this……

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  • tankyjo
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:48pm

    Duuuuuuuuuuuuuh! Not to be mean spirited, Iran is playing a lot, and is now being encouraged by Buffoon Hussein Obama.

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  • LadyIzShy
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:40pm

    if it wasnt for Israel I would say light up the sand with bombs and wipe out that ENTIRE part of the world.. but we cant do that..

    oh and im not surprised if Iran had something to do with 9/11 and our liar in cheif wants to talk with them

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  • MyTurnNow
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:31pm

    Do they mean THAT Iran? The axis of evil Iran?

    35°41′N 51°25′E / 35.683°N 51.417°E / 35.683 ……….. FIRE ONE!

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    • the hawk
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:17pm

      Stop posting San fransicko’s cordences, HA HA !
      tea party wins wisconsin ! ha ha !

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  • Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:30pm

    Okay, wait for it. 85% are going to buy this hook line and sinker. Wake up!!!!! In every instance where politicians are afraid of losing power guess what happens? War. Gee who knew? I’m sure these “defectors” will have plenty of evidence just like our informants about the WMD in Iraq.

    YOU ARE BEING PLAYED!!!!

    “We are at war with Eurasia, not East Asia. We’ve always been at war with Eurasia.”

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    • USACommoner
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:17pm

      ROTHBARDIAN: And what extreme measure is also used to pull a country out of a depression? And who is against war? But who is hankerin’ for another 4 years? Who will lie, cheat, and steal in order to GET those additional 4 years? I’ll give ya 3 guesses, and the first 2 don’t count. The ultimate kind of hypocrisy: Demonize Bush as a warmonger, then start your very own world war to further your reelection campaign. Hold on to your hats, folks.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:25pm

    So which will the outcome from the administration be — side with Iran’s government and try to get the case crushed? Or use this as another lame excuse for a devastating war, in this case with Iran?

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    • Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:31pm

      Win win for Barry either way.

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:31pm

      Come on, you HAVE to be smarter than that (….or do you?). The lawsuit will simply be ignored; both by the administration and the MSM. Anyone who brings it up in public will be shouted down and laughed off as a “racist, radical, right-wing nutjob”. If you haven’t figured this formula out yet, you deserve exactly what you get.

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  • Funky Money
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:20pm

    i feel terrible for thinking this, but i hope we do go to war with them…itll be easier for me to get into the army(i have skin graphing on my left torso), which will allow me to actually get some food and ill be able to help my lil bro so he can get into college, selfish i know, but mans gotta do what a mans gotta do, and im hungry…

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  • Steve
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:17pm

    Nothing will come of this. Obama will simply let the courts work this out. Don’t expect a damn thing from this guy. He’s to busy wrecking our economy and alienating our friends.

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  • geonj
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:17pm

    the current administration will sweeo this under the carpet. can’t lay blame at the feet of a country obama is trying so hard not to offend.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:17pm

    I’m not surprised they were involved. They have their hands in everything over there and are actively involved in killing our troops and have been for 10 years. When Obama had a chance to promote a democratic uprising during the “Green Revolution” he said and did nothing…almost as if he didn’t want a deomcratice revolution in Iran. Strangely, he couldn’t wait to get Mubarrak ousted from Egypt, even though he was one of our closest allies in the region and held the peace with Israel. Is it simply incompetency? I think not.

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    • beckwasfox
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:08pm

      You have some very good points there. Obama would rather be an ally of Iran than with Israel.

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  • GreatGu
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:17pm

    Yep, it is time for a diversion, and what a big diversion this one will be. Does sound like a good excuse for conflict #7

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:16pm

    JOHNNY, time to seal the Bomb Shelter hatch and go offline. Buh-Bye.

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  • AMERICA4EVER
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:14pm

    We need to quit fighting wars with our hands tied behind our back. Full attrition.

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    • Evil_Conservative
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:43pm

      @ AMERICA4EVER

      I couldnt agree more. We have been pulling punches for 10 years. Time to take the gloves off.

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    • kmaneke
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 6:46pm

      If we fought the Battles we had in Iraq and in Afghanistan with the same Dedication, Duty and Determination like we did back in WWII, this could have all been over in a year.

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  • racooper3
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:11pm

    Time to vaporize this evil empire. Personally we should launch a tactical nuke at their nuclear facility in Nantanz. When are our leaders going to wake up and deal with this threat. This is as great as the German threat under Hitler back in the 30s/40s. WTP will wake up our leaders in 2012.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:27pm

      That would require balls our POTUS does not possess. He leads from behind, remember?

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    • Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:33pm

      I know a few Iranians. Every one I’ve met has been pro-west and polite and pleasant people who simply want to live their lives. They came here to escape that mess and have family still there. The country voted to replace those fools and democracy was crushed by a few hardliners.

      Yeah, we should vaporize the lot of them. Nice logic.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:43pm

      Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
      He didn’t say the lot of them. He said the nuclear facility where they are working on their own bomb.

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    • racooper3
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 4:06pm

      Thanks Gonzo. Some people don’t read what you say before they spout off. Google Earth that Nantanz facility. Out in the middle of the freaking dessert. May be some folks around there, but a tactical Nuke would limit the collateral damage to civilians. Their citizens have to be warned that they are in danger living near that place. Give them 2 days to get out of there and then light up that place.

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:10pm

    You people are even more out of touch than I thought if you think the Obama regime would EVER consider military action against Iran. ESPECIALLY now that his base is deserting him in droves already.

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    • Ethereal
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:42pm

      I think youre right. I think Obama will steer clear of this and try to “wait it out.“ He may even appoint some of his minions to travel to a neutral place and ”discuss” the issue so it looks like he is on top of things. The empty suit that is BHO continues to be just that and if his base becomes even more bitter he can certainly kiss it all good-bye.

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    • let us prey
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:56pm

      model82a1
      Have you read The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower by Robert Baer? It confirms your statement about military action.

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  • 13th Imam
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:10pm

    9/11/01 never really happened The holocaust never really happened. George placed explosives in each tower , personally. George built the ovens , personally. George then directed the plane into the Pentagon. Then George got into the flight that crashed in PA. But he got off right before they went down. A Senior Hezbollah official disclaimed any Hezbollah help being given to George perpetrating 9/11.

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  • MidWestMom
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:09pm

    Is anyone really surprised at this?

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  • Perspective
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:08pm

    Make their nuclear facilities sheets of radioactive glass and then ask if they surrender. If not……well, it‘s hard to sell radioactive oil don’t you know.

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  • Sarah_adams
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:05pm

    love this topic , and nice point of view

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  • Sarah_adams
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:04pm

    cool

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  • Eraldo NY Tea Party
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:02pm

    God bless our Trrops

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  • douglassoileau
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:02pm

    Now I guess We bomb Iran,,,,,,,************’s look out,,,,,we need a diversion from the failing economy…….and, “You are It”,

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  • Eraldo NY Tea Party
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:01pm

    Iran will be next to be the 8 black ball,

    God bless America

    Jobs to NYC now!!!

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  • JLGunner
    Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:00pm

    oh hell, here we go into Iran. Bring the troops home and send in the B-52s. Sell the forecolsed houses to them dirt cheap and put them to work building a wall on the mexican border and building up our arsenal for when its time to help defend Isreal. This will make conflict #7 if barack moves on them.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:03pm

      If we had thumbs up on here…………..I’d give you TWO!!!

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    • vennoye
      Posted on August 10, 2011 at 3:05pm

      Am thinking our troops deserve a whole lot better than we are giving them right now!!!!

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