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168604
Wed, 03/16/2011 - 09:55
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Iran dismisses connection with arms cargo in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, March 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly dismissed reports by some NATO officials that a recently found cargo of arms, bound for Afghan insurgents, originated from Iran.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast described these reports as a “political propaganda” and part of efforts to distract public attention from the fact that the presence of Western forces in Afghanistan has promoted “extremism” and an increase in drugs production.
He went on to say that Iran itself is a victim of terrorism and has not supported and “will never support” any terrorist groups.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast described these reports as a “political propaganda” and part of efforts to distract public attention from the fact that the presence of Western forces in Afghanistan has promoted “extremism” and an increase in drugs production.
He went on to say that Iran itself is a victim of terrorism and has not supported and “will never support” any terrorist groups.
