McCain: Iran's influence on the rise

We continue to be concerned about Iranian influence and assistance to Hezbollah as well as Iranian pursuit of nuclear weapons," McCain said.

Commander warns of al-Qaida threat to US

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press Writer
Fri Mar 7, 6:24 AM ET

WASHINGTON - Al-Qaida terrorists may be plotting more urgently to attack the United States to maintain their credibility and ability to recruit followers, the U.S. military commander in charge of domestic defense said.