If the American military begins to withdrawal, there will be no need for these armed groups.

The main reason for the armed resistance is the American military presence.

Out of my desire to complete Iraq's independence and to finish the withdrawal of the occupation forces from our holy lands, I am obliged to halt military operations of the honest Iraqi resistance until the withdrawal of the occupation forces is complete.

I have a red line against the Americans.

So, if I were arrested or if I were killed, then after me the issues that American fears about me wouldn't exist anymore - and I couldn't tell you what those issues are.

The American attack on our sacred sites is almost certain and we have taken the necessary measures.