More mystery on the N. Korea/Syrian nuke allegation

Getting a little more interesting. The NYTimes reprints the Semmel allegations of N. Korean/Syrian nuclear cooperation from the AP article yesterday, but adds this:

American officials have been similarly tight-lipped, and officials who ordinarily see intelligence reports on such issues say their access has been restricted.

That sure makes it sound a little more than fishy, doesn't it?

(And the NYTimes goes with the interpretation that this "speculation" is aimed at damaging the recent N. Korea deal.)