However, since 2004 the United States has considered the group, which spent more than 25 years at the Ashraf camp, "noncombatants" and "protected persons" under the Geneva Conventions.
Iran still considers the group to be a terrorist organization.
Attack kills 5 at exile camp in Iraq
Former U.S. base is now home to Iranian group
Published On: Feb 09 2013 02:52:42 AM EST
Updated On: Feb 10 2013 08:45:38 AM EST
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