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U.S. President George W. Bush pauses as he speaks about Iran and Iraq during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington February 14, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President George W. Bush said Wednesday that he is confident that Iran is providing deadly bombs to Iraqi insurgents but admitted he is unsure if top Iranian leaders played any role in doing so.

    "What we do know is that the Quds Force was instrumental in providing these deadly IEDs to networks inside of Iraq. We know that. And we also know that the Quds Force is a part of the Iranian government. That's a known," Bush said.

    "What we don't know is whether or not the head leaders of Iran ordered the Quds Force to do what they did," Bush said.

    The Bush administration has accused Iran of providing support to the Iraqi insurgents to fight against the U.S.-led multinational troops in the country.

Bush touts new Iraq plan at first news conference in 2007

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- At his first news conference this year, U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday took on a renewed effort to tout his new plan for Iraq.

    Bush said his plan to secure Baghdad is proceeding as expected,but it will "take time" and meet challenges.

U.S. firm in accusing Iran of arming Iraq's insurgents

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- The White House appeared firm on Monday in accusing Iran of allegedly arming the insurgents in Iraq but denied this is a prelude to attack Iran.

    White House spokesman Tony Snow, when asked whether the United States is confident in the accusations, said: "Yes."

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