Iran Companies Said to Be Paying Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops

Gerald · 09-05-10, 12:24 PM

At least five Iranian companies in Kabul are using their offices to covertly finance militants, according to a published report, and a Taliban treasurer says the front companies pay $1,000 for killing an American soldier and $6,000 for destroying a U.S. military vehicle.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09...n-kill-troops/

Note:Published September 05, 2010

Platapus · 09-05-10, 02:57 PM

Since when has Iran supported the Taliban? They don't like each other.

But I bet it would be in the best interest of the Taliban if they made people think Iran was involved.

And it would be in the best interest of the United States if people thought Iran was involved with the Taliban.

So the question we should be asking is: Who benefits from this "news"?

Gerald · 09-05-10, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Since when has Iran supported the Taliban? They don't like each other.

But I bet it would be in the best interest of the Taliban if they made people think Iran was involved.

And it would be in the best interest of the United States if people thought Iran was involved with the Taliban.

So the question we should be asking is: Who benefits from this "news"?

however it is true what is written here (which I generally do not believe in everything what is written) it's bad, very bad, sorry

TLAM Strike · 09-05-10, 08:32 PM

No the Iranians don't support the Taliban per se, but the Taliban are hardly a unified force. The Taliban and other tribal militia type groups in Afghanistan are very mercenary like and are willing to fight for those who will pay.

I could see Iran (who nearly invaded Afghanistan in 1998, after the Taliban killed a bunch of their diplomats and 8 thousand civvies in Mazar-i Sharif) paying Taliban to fight and die just to get rid of them rather than have them lay low until we leave. It seems like they are working against us but they may just be flushing these guys out- remember we worked secretly with Iran to take down the Taliban after 9/11.

Also I could see the Taliban making it up so we will fight Iran.

Dowly · 09-05-10, 08:45 PM

Jeez... next they're going to say Saddam Hussein had connections with the Al-Qaida.... oh wait...

Gerald · 09-06-10, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

No the Iranians don't support the Taliban per se, but the Taliban are hardly a unified force. The Taliban and other tribal militia type groups in Afghanistan are very mercenary like and are willing to fight for those who will pay.

I could see Iran (who nearly invaded Afghanistan in 1998, after the Taliban killed a bunch of their diplomats and 8 thousand civvies in Mazar-i Sharif) paying Taliban to fight and die just to get rid of them rather than have them lay low until we leave. It seems like they are working against us but they may just be flushing these guys out- remember we worked secretly with Iran to take down the Taliban after 9/11.

Also I could see the Taliban making it up so we will fight Iran.

and the Taliban have understood, just like Iran

Skybird · 09-06-10, 05:13 AM

Pakistan and Iran rival in Afghanistan for influence. Iran ndoes not like the Taliban, therefore. However, two points. First, In Afghanoistan alliances chnage as quiockly as they have been built, and second, Western mind considers the enemy in Afghanistan to be Taliban, and thzus means all enemies when saying "Taliban". But the Taliban are just one amongst several factions, they are part of the "enemy" - but the enem is not exlcusively Taliban.

I take it as granted that Iran heavily supports factions in Afghanistan that are hostile to the US. If these supported factions are Taliban, is something entirely different. But it cannot be ruled out - they may act by an idea of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend". I would be surprised if Iran supports the Taliban with weapons and money - but only a little bit.

09-06-10, 05:41 AM

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Pakistan and Iran rival in Afghanistan for influence. Iran ndoes not like the Taliban

So where does that leave the unified Islamic world and its united goal of global domination as the only true flavour?
Oh yeah thats another one of Sky fabrications

09-05-10, 12:24 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Iran Companies Said to Be Paying Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops At least five Iranian companies in Kabul are using their offices to covertly finance militants, according to a published report, and a Taliban treasurer says the front companies pay $1,000 for killing an American soldier and $6,000 for destroying a U.S. military vehicle. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09...n-kill-troops/ Note:Published September 05, 2010 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-05-10, 02:57 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Since when has Iran supported the Taliban? They don't like each other. But I bet it would be in the best interest of the Taliban if they made people think Iran was involved. And it would be in the best interest of the United States if people thought Iran was involved with the Taliban. So the question we should be asking is: Who benefits from this "news"? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-05-10, 08:32 PM	#4
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	No the Iranians don't support the Taliban per se, but the Taliban are hardly a unified force. The Taliban and other tribal militia type groups in Afghanistan are very mercenary like and are willing to fight for those who will pay. I could see Iran (who nearly invaded Afghanistan in 1998, after the Taliban killed a bunch of their diplomats and 8 thousand civvies in Mazar-i Sharif) paying Taliban to fight and die just to get rid of them rather than have them lay low until we leave. It seems like they are working against us but they may just be flushing these guys out- remember we worked secretly with Iran to take down the Taliban after 9/11. Also I could see the Taliban making it up so we will fight Iran. __________________

09-06-10, 05:13 AM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Pakistan and Iran rival in Afghanistan for influence. Iran ndoes not like the Taliban, therefore. However, two points. First, In Afghanoistan alliances chnage as quiockly as they have been built, and second, Western mind considers the enemy in Afghanistan to be Taliban, and thzus means all enemies when saying "Taliban". But the Taliban are just one amongst several factions, they are part of the "enemy" - but the enem is not exlcusively Taliban. I take it as granted that Iran heavily supports factions in Afghanistan that are hostile to the US. If these supported factions are Taliban, is something entirely different. But it cannot be ruled out - they may act by an idea of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend". I would be surprised if Iran supports the Taliban with weapons and money - but only a little bit. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-05-10, 08:45 PM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Jeez... next they're going to say Saddam Hussein had connections with the Al-Qaida.... oh wait...