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Friday, August 03, 2012

Iran 'considers supplying missiles to Taliban'

Iran has increased its support for the Taliban by allowing the militants to open an office in the country while considering the supply of surface-to-air missiles, according to Afghan and Western officials.

By helping the Taliban, Iran aims to derail a decade-long "strategic partnership" signed between Afghanistan and America in April.

Tehran would also have the option of stirring violence in Afghanistan in retaliation for any US strike on its nuclear facilities.

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