Did U.S. Intelligence Intercept Communications That Linked Al-Qaeda To The Attack On The U.S. Consulate In Libya?

Libyan Parliamentary Speaker Hints At Military Strike After Consulate Attack -- The Guardian

Magariaf confirms US officials intercepted communications that linked al-Qaida in Maghreb to Islamist brigade Ansar al-Sharia

The president of Libya's parliament, Mohamed al-Magariaf, has said military action is being considered against militants blamed for the killing of the US ambassador Chris Stevens.

Magariaf also confirmed reports from Washington that US officials intercepted communications discussing the planned attack on the UN consulate in Benghazi, which he said linked al-Qaida in the Maghreb to an Islamist brigade, Ansar al-Sharia. "Yes, that happened," he said.

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My Comment: This report is inconsistent with U.S. explanations and announcements on why their consulate in Libya was attacked. So if true .... why the misleading U.S. statements?

Update: Another disturbing report that U.S. officials knew a few days before the attack that something was about to happen.