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Iran Giving Cuba Chemical Warfare Agent?

I know so little of this, looks to be feasible.

Tehran will supply the raw materials and chemicals needed for rubber and plastic production in Cuba.


Each year, thousands of tons of cyanide are manufactured and shipped throughout the world. Manufactured cyanide is a byproduct of plastic combustion, making it an important toxin to be aware of in smoke inhalation cases. The natural compound also can be found in small quantities in the pits of cherries, peaches and apricots.

Several countries manufacture cyanide as a potential chemical warfare agent. Because it is easy to make, buy or steal, cyanide poses a significant terrorist threat of mass destruction. Self-styled, budget-conscious terrorist splinter groups that lack large bankrolls or sophisticated weaponry seem particularly interested in cyanide capabilities.

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Iran to build power, cement plants in Cuba

Saturday, March 11, 2006 - ©2005 IranMania.com




LONDON, March 11 (IranMania) - Iran and Cuba signed an agreement based on which Iran will build a cement plant in this Latin American country, MNA reported.

In addition to the $200m agreement concluded for building the cement production plant, Iran has also agreed to construct a power plant aimed at generating at least 500 to 1,500 megawatts of electricity in this island of the Greater Antilles.

Also, Tehran will supply the raw materials and chemicals needed for rubber and plastic production in Cuba, the report quoted an official at Iran?s Ministry of Industries and Mines as saying.

Moreover, based on a short-term agreement Iran has undertaken providing tractors needed by Cuba through its tractor manufacturing plant in Venezuela, Mohsen Shaterzadeh said here, on Friday.

Trade volume between Iran and Caribbean island state has increased from the earlier $20m to about $90m, he commented predicting that, ?The trade volume between the two countries is expected to hit $600m soon.?


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