Iran paying Taliban $1000 per US troop Killed

[Danno 1,228]

Report: Iran Paying Taliban to Kill U.S. Troops

KABUL -- At least five Iranian companies in Afghanistan's capital are using their offices covertly to finance Taliban militants in provinces near Kabul, according to an investigation by London's Sunday Times.

Afghan intelligence and Taliban sources have told the newspaper that the firms, set up in the past six months, provide cash for a network of district Taliban treasurers to pay battlefield expenses and bonuses for killing the enemy and destroying their vehicles.

The Iranian companies win contracts to supply materials and logistics to Afghans involved in reconstruction. The money often comes in the form of aid from foreign donors.

Profits are transferred through poorly regulated Afghan banks — including Kabul Bank, which is partly owned by President Hamid Karzai’s brother Mahmood — to Tehran and Dubai.

From these countries, the money returns to Afghanistan through the informal Islamic banking system known as hawala to be dispersed to the Taliban.

"This means the companies involved in funding the insurgency can cover their tracks easily. It makes it harder for us to trace the cashflow," a senior Afghan intelligence official said.

Iranian companies have been established with the intention of winning contracts funded by foreign aid so that donors’ cash could be channeled into the insurgency, the official said. Western officials believe the network may have been set up by the Al-Quds force, an elite branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

The Iranian embassy in Kabul refused to respond to the allegations. But according to the Taliban treasurer, who has been interviewed by The Sunday Times, Iran is paying bonuses of $1,000 for killing an American soldier and $6,000 for destroying a U.S. military vehicle.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09/05/report-iran-pays-taliban-kill-troops/

[Danno 1,228]

How is it a vehicle is worth 6 times what a person is?

Must be some logic to this.

[Ban Hammer 13,656]

you quadruple poster you!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

And what? We are mad because they are getting a bargain? We pay something like $3 trillion per one of theirs killed. Whose fault is that? (hint...Obama)

How is it a vehicle is worth 6 times what a person is?

Must be some logic to this.

Ever drive a Lada?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

How is it a vehicle is worth 6 times what a person is?

Must be some logic to this.

1) A(n) (armored) vehicle is a combat multiplier.

2) It takes more effort to kill/destroy.

3) The transport is probably carrying troops, ammunition, supplies, etc.

4) The advance of the enemy is slowed down if he has to constantly dismount to secure and reconoiter the area before the vehicle can advance.

5) There is a psychological effect on enemy troops when armored vehicles can no longer provide adequate protection from attack.

[IncorrectPolitics 26]

I am not saying this article is true....and I'm not saying isn't true. I just find it odd that Iranians would be giving support to the taliban. The taliban views the Iranians as heretics and infidels because they are shia. In turn the Iranians view the taliban as heretics because of their beliefs and practices. It is also well known that the taliban abuses, mistreats, and tortures the shia in Afghanistan.

[Ban Hammer 13,656]

I am not saying this article is true....and I'm not saying isn't true. I just find it odd that Iranians would be giving support to the taliban. The taliban views the Iranians as heretics and infidels because they are shia. In turn the Iranians view the taliban as heretics because of their beliefs and practices. It is also well known that the taliban abuses, mistreats, and tortures the shia in Afghanistan.

the enemy of my enemy is my friend

at least where finances are concerned.

[slim 1,533]

What's the difference between this and handing the Taliban Stingers to shoot down Hinds full of Russians?

Are we mad they're getting a better deal?

Edited September 6, 2010 by slim

[IndigoSkies 168]

Clearly this is not a propaganda news fabricated by people who wish to profit from attacking Iran. /sarcasm