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North Korean Arms, Iran

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A plane filled with North Korean weapons was intercepted in Thailand early in December 2009.  According to Thai officials, the plane was bound for Iran, and the weapons included rocket propelled grenades, and "parts for missiles."  There were nearly 35 tons of weapons onboard. 

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1. "North Korea weapons mystery continues", Washington Post, 1 February 2010, available at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/01/AR201002....

2. "North Korean Weapons were heading for Iran", Huffington Post, 1 February 2010, available at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/01/north-korean-weapons-iran_n_444....