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FBI chief names al-Qaida, praises Saudis in May 12 bombing.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Byline: Dave Montgomery
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia _ A three-week-old investigation in the May 12 bombings in Riyadh bolsters initial speculation that the attacks were carried out by al-Qaida, FBI Director Robert Mueller said Sunday.
"I think we assume that yes, there are ties to al-Qaida," Mueller said during an overnight trip to Riyadh to thank Saudi officials for cooperating with U.S. authorities in the war on terrorism. "Clearly this type of undertaking has the hallmarks of an al-Qaida operation."
Mueller praised Saudis for a swift-moving investigation, which has resulted in at least 21 arrests, including suspected members of al-Qaida, the international terrorist operation led by Saudi-born Osama bin Laden.
Although the FBI chief stopped short of saying that the arrests have resolved the bombing case, he said the Saudis' response to the attacks has been "exceptionally significant" in combating terrorism, both in the region and internationally.
"From our perspective, our Saudi counterparts have made substantial progress since May 12 in addressing terrorism in the kingdom," Mueller said.
The FBI dispatched more than 60 agents to Riyadh to join Saudi officials in investigating the bombings, which killed 35 people, including nine Americans.
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