In an Interview with the Sky News on Mar. 6, the Commanding General of MNFI, General David H. Petraeus, made some remarks in one part of the interview about violence in Iraq he said: “There are the so-called special groups. These are rogue elements that are trained, funded, equipped, and directed by the Iranian Quds Force. They have continued attacks against Iraqi forces, our forces, and often against Iraqi civilians. As you know, they were linked last fall to the assassination of two governors of southern provinces, two police chiefs, and also to various kidnapping and extortion schemes.”
Answering a question about the role of Iran and does he see Iran as a positive influence now in the situation? Gen. Petraeus said: “Well, I think what the Iraqi leaders want is something that I think the whole world wants. And that is to have a constructive relationship with a neighbor… but not bombs and militia extremists who have been trained and directed by the Quds Force.”