The movie was not in line with the old government's hardline position.

"It's like it's over. The big fight is over. It's been won. We can't go any further. This is an impasse. It's not in our interest to be involved in a war in which we will lose and no one will be interested in re-engaging in that kind of fighting."

In its call for de-escalation, the al-Qaeda statement said: "