The Trump administration, has told the American Congress that there are ties between Iran and Al Qaeda, prompting skeptical reactions and concern in Washington DC.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, has sought to convince Congress that there is a pattern of ties between Iran and the terrorist group going back to after the 9/11 attacks,officials said.

Brian Hook, the State Department’s special representative on Iran said, We will do everything that we are required to do with respect to congressional war powers; and we will comply with the law.