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Viewing cable 06KABUL3844, EMBASSY KABUL'S DESIGNATED IRAN WATCHER

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06KABUL3844 2006-08-29 06:32 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Kabul 
VZCZCXYZ0045
OO RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBUL #3844 2410632
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 290632Z AUG 06
FM AMEMBASSY KABUL
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2141
INFO RUEHGB/AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD IMMEDIATE 0148
 
UNCLAS KABUL 003844 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR U/S BURNS FROM THE AMBASSADOR 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: APER AF
SUBJECT: EMBASSY KABUL'S DESIGNATED IRAN WATCHER 
 
REF: STATE 135322 
 
 ΒΆ1.  Embassy Kabul has carefully considered how we can best 
meet the request that we provide high-quality Iran-watching 
capabilities using existing staff.  We have designated the 
officer in the Political Section whose portfolio includes 
regional issues, including Iran, as our Iran-watcher.  This 
position is currently held by Aaron Jensen, to be replaced by 
Martin Murphy, arriving at post on September 3.  Mr. Murphy 
will work closely with the PRT officer in Herat, Vangala Ram, 
who speaks Dari.  The Iran-watcher will travel to Herat, and 
the two officers will consult in Kabul during Mr. Ram's 
regular trips to the Embassy.  Other officers in the embassy 
will support the Iran-watcher functions, including 
facilitating contacts with Iranian expatriates in Afghanistan. 
NEUMANN