Karzai receive bags of Iranian cash

Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s admission that his office has taken 'bags of money' from Iran are part of an effort to undermine Tehran’s role in negotiations with the Taliban, argues a regional analyst.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai listened Monday during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan. Mr. Karzai told reporters that once or twice a year Iran gives his office $700,000 to $975,000 for official presidential expenses. He said the US has known about the Iranian assistance for years and that Washington also gives the palace 'bags of money.'

(source:csmonitor.com)