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  • Parts sent to Iran could be used for nuclear weapons development

    01/13/2010 11:21:33 PM PST · by ErnstStavroBlofeld · 5 replies · 384+ views
    LA Times ^ | 01/14/2010 | Scott Glover
    Three men, including an Iranian-born chemical engineer living in Glendale, have been charged in an alleged scheme to smuggle sophisticated industrial components into Iran that could be used in the development of a nuclear weapon, authorities said Wednesday. The case, which comes as the U.S. is rallying allies to block Iran's nuclear ambitions, has drawn interest at the highest levels of government, an official with Immigration and Customs Enforcement told The Times. Authorities allege the men were attempting to smuggle high-grade vacuum pumps and other items into Iran in violation of federal trade laws regulating the export of some technology...
  • Seized North Korean arms 'bound for Iran'

    12/21/2009 9:25:28 PM PST · by ErnstStavroBlofeld · 5 replies · 423+ views
    Space War ^ | 12/21/2009 | Staff Writers Via Space War
    A planeload of North Korean arms seized in Bangkok was reportedly bound for Iran, which has been buying up large amounts of weaponry in recent months as it braces for a possible onslaught by Israel, and possibly the United States. Mystery has shrouded the destination of the Georgian-registered Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane that was found be to carrying 35 tons of arms, including surface-to-air missiles and rocket launchers, in 12 crates when it was detained during a refueling stop on Dec. 11 following a tip-off from U.S. intelligence. The five-man crew, all former Soviet air force members from Belarus and...