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North Korea caught supplying Iran with weapons

According to Bloomberg News, the United Arab Emirates has caught North Korean red-handed in supplying Iran with munitions and supplies for potential nuclear weapons. 

Diplomats are saying the UAE seized a ship two weeks ago that was transporting explosives, detonators, grenades, and munitions bound for Iran.  The ship, owned by an Australian subsidiary of a French company, was found to have ten containers on board disguised as oil equipment.

Despite this incident being a clear violation of United Nations sanctions, the UN has yet to receive a response from either Iran or North Korea.

Earlier this summer, the Security Council voted to adopt a resolution punishing North Korea for its recent nuclear-bomb test and missile launches. This newest resolution requires the inspection of any material in international
waters that is suspected of carrying arms.

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