Iranian Diplomat Accuses CIA Of Torture

Iranian Diplomat Accuses CIA Of Torture
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An Iranian diplomat freed two months after being abducted in Iraq accused the CIA of torturing him during his detention, state television reported Saturday.

Jalal Sharafi said the CIA questioned him about Iran's relations with Iraq and assistance to various Iraqi groups, according to state television.

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