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WASHINGTON — The director of national intelligence today said he is concerned al-Qaida in Iraq is shifting its focus to attacks elsewhere in the region.

"They may deploy resources to mount attacks outside the country," Mike McConnell told a Senate hearing, although he also said less than 100 terrorists have moved to establish cells in other countries.

Concerning Afghanistan, McConnell told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Taliban, once thought to be routed, has expanded its operations into previously peaceful areas of the country.

He also said al-Qaida maintains a "safe haven" in Pakistan's tribal areas, and "remains the pre-eminent threat against the United States."