Not buying it. I remember something an Intelligence Official once said, "They can look past their differences when they both agree we're Satan".

Wouldn't be surprised if iran and Al-Qaeda have some ties. But then I wouldn't be surprised if they went after each other the minute we were out of the picture.

Sam, Colorado, USA,

The fact that al-Zawahri criticized President Bush's recent decision regarding the suspension of US troop withdraws during the summer, is an indication that al-Qaida is worried about it as a strategy decision. Contrary to what al-Zawahri said the presence of US forces is having a pronounced impact against al-Qaida's efforts in Iraq. According to other media reports al-Qaida is now attacking other sunnis who they suspect are in league with the Iraqi government which will only further undermine al-Qaida in Iraq . What I also found interesting is his comments indicating a possible deal between the US and Iran concerning Iraq. This is the first I heard of this - thanks to the Timesonline, and its excellent reporting of these and other news stories. As an American I can't seem to get any real news in the US - because they are so focused on the color of brittany spears underwear and other such trifles that it can hardly be anything considered anything but entertainment and utter foolishness

Robert Tilford, McCracken, USA, Kansas

Those islam jihadist fundamentalists are always talking their trash. What else are they going to say? Diplomatic double-speak? They remind me of those gaudy-schlock wrestlers on TV, all blab and hardly the substance.

Duncan, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Graham, Bottom line is, he's in hiding bottom line. Tech or no tech, doesn't mean a great deal when he's hiding like a spider under a rock. Typical cowards that they are.

Lee Taylor, Brisbane, Australia

But a cave with pretty good technology.... :)

Graham Sheehan, Birmingham,

And you are still hiding in a cave.

Wallace Edward Brand, Alexandria, VA, US