Taliban uses weapons made in China, Iran

Taliban uses weapons made in China, Iran

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LONDON, June 5 (IranMania) - Sophisticated new weapons, including Chinese anti-aircraft missiles as well as items made in Iran, are reaching Taliban forces in Afghanistan, according to government officials and other sources, The Washington Times reported.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a visit to Kabul yesterday that there was no evidence as yet that Tehran government officials are involved in shipping weapons to the country for use against US and NATO forces

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Just like the CIA did the last time, Would China help the taliban? I guess when more helcopters start falling out the sky we will have a better idear.

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It's called the arms trade.

Quite profitable market, billions are made each day. Everybody breaks the rules and sales to controversial customers. And no one cares who they sale to. It's business in their eyes.

The British sell weapons to China (even though there is a EU embargo). We sell them the parts, and they build it.

You know all those missiles being pointed at Taiwan? $10 says all of it is European made.

Yep you, are most likey correct, I just wondering what reaction the west will have to it. Turn a blind eye? while UN troops get killed?