1.   Iran is officially a Shiite country and criticizes the extreme interpretation of Islam by the Taliban as backward and dangerous.

2.   But militant Sunni groups accuse Iran, a mostly Shiite Muslim country, of backing their Shiite rivals.

3.   But the predominantly Shiite Muslim country of Iran was expected to start the Ramadan fast on Saturday.

4.   However, Sunni radicals contend that Iran, a predominantly Shiite country, is financing Shiite extremists in Pakistan.

5.   Iran, an overwhelmingly Shiite Muslim country, says it has given only humanitarian aid to northern Afghanistan.

6.   Iran, a predominantly Shiite country, denies the allegation.

7.   Iran, a predominantly Shiite country, supported Iraqi Shiites during the uprising.

8.   Many leaders of Tehrik-e-Jafria have been educated in neighboring Iran and the group is believed to receive funding from the predominantly Shiite country.

9.   Many leaders of Tehrik-e-Jafria have been educated in neighboring Iran and the group is believed to receive funding from this predominantly Shiite country.

10.   Militant Sunni Muslims say their Shiite rivals are receiving funds and weapons from Iran, which is a mostly Shiite Muslim country.