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Argentina becomes main supplier of soy and soy-oil to Iran in third quarter
Iran made major imports of Argentine soy-oil and soybeans between July and September as Iranian buyers found methods of making payments in the face of western sanctions, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesWell they have something in common. The Iranian Rial has dropped 10% against the $US in one day. See http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/9582262/Iran-threatens-to-turn-security-on-speculators-following-currency-drop.html
Oct 02nd, 2012 - 11:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0This trade won't continue for much longer. Not only would it be seen as trading with the enemy by the US & Europe, even CFK may hesitate at accepting radioactive Rials after Israel has finished with Ahmadinejad.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 12:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0She might hesitate for a few seconds, then greedily accept them all the same!
Good news, hopefully this co-operation will only increase if Iran co-operates on the 1990s bombings...
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 02:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0Kretina is a low down terrorist piece of trash - everybody spread the word - on November 8th there is a huge protest against the Kretina KK government planned - not only in Buenos Aires, but at EVERY Argentine consulate AROUNT THE WORLD. I can't wait to here here feeble defense about how “the media conspiracy planned this”. CFKaKa is hated around the world and this will weaken her puppet corrupt government even further. Everybody sign up for the worldwide protest against this garbage bully puppet government!.......http://www.facebook.com/events/315644108534028/
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 02:35 am - Link - Report abuse 0@British Kirchnerist - I would like to know why you think this co-operation is good news. I have no problem with Iranians getting food, none whatsoever, nor do I have any problem with Argentina trading, but links with Iran from Argentina's point of view, will only dampen their already shaky standing in the west, especially in the US. Whether you choose to like the States or not is your decision, but it is still essential for Argentina to get on well with the North and I just don't think that Argentina supporting a regime, that has chosen to continue on a nuclear path, at the detriment of her people and economy, whatever the outcome, is a good political move for Argentina. So are you just making your statement to be devisive or do you actually believe that Argentina isolating itself even further with the most powerful country in the world is a good move?
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 04:22 am - Link - Report abuse 0This is going to please Mr OBANANA, I don,t think!
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 05:34 am - Link - Report abuse 0So now we know what Timidman and Iran were talking about at the UN.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 06:08 am - Link - Report abuse 0They probably mentioned the 1990's bombing in passing, “ so did you bomb Argentina?”
Iran, “of course not, perish the though.
Argentina, ”good enough for us. So about this trade. We'll sell you a lot more soy etc...for this price. All you have to say is that you support Argentina over the Falklands.“
Iran (under breath ”can you say fanatic?”) outloud, “Sure, Argentina, Falklands we support you.”
“Great let's sign.”
Interesting. Argentina is very much against the proliferation of Nuclear weapons and believes in free speech, democracy, human rights...good to see they are able to reconcile this stance with thier trading policy...Iran/Angola etc...
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 08:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0Up next: Tinman announces new trade deals with North Korea. North Korea says some weasel words about the Falkands, BK ejaculates.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 11:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0זרוע האוויר והחלל
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 11:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0The friend of my enemy is my enemy.
In the end it doesn't matter, CFK has already burned every bridge with the USA. We will continue to pressure her gov't through financial transactions and all the money Arg owes will eventually have to be paid but most likely they will come to terms once CFK is in jail and they have a new ruler to deal with.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 01:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I hope she is watching what is happening in IRAN to let her know what happens to countries that are shut out of the world's finances.
I wonder if she has enough tear gas on hand to control her next uprising?
In other news, an Argentine navy ship has been detained in Ghana following a court order sought by “holdout” creditors suing Argentina in international courts over its 2002 debt default, officials said on Wednesday...
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 02:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@12 As you say. It turns out the vessel is the ARA Libertad, the sail training ship. Quite funny that the Libertad isn't “at liberty”. Apparently, the argie government is quite upset. They have “blasted” the actions of the creditors. Argie government might be well advised not to let any of their “assets” away from LatAm. Just imagine if the creditors get really organised. Navy vessels being detained in every “foreign” port they enter. Aerolineas Argentinas, air force and government aircraft being detained at foreign airports and air bases. Maybe they could get “Tango One” detained!
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 03:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I would argue that Iran has the right to develop nuclear weapons, on the basis that most of the countries who are in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, aren't making any substantial efforts to get rid of their arms. The US has only cut maybe 1,000 but still has over 6,000. The UK still has about 200, Israel has about 300, and many more countries haven't changed at all. Until these countries get rid of all their weapons, Iran can develop any if they want. I simply don't believe all the hype that Iran will attack Israel, but believe the opposite. Israel would bomb Iran to retain military control over the Middle East, and protect 'American Interests' e.g. oil. Overall, the US should shut the fuck up, and keep out of other countries' politics, unless they turn out to be 'Hitlerites' . However, the Iranian people should try and get rid of Khamenei, who's the main problem there anyway.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 03:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Nothing new here. Iran purchases large amounts of food products from Argentina. Including 80% of its rice exports.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 03:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@141 I should rephrase part of my above post. The US should shut the fuck up, and stop starving thousands of innocent people in Iran with their sanctions.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 03:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@7 LEPRecon
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 04:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Entirely plausible scenario.
It’s no surprise that Iran backs RG on Falklands.
http://edition.presstv.ir/detail/259825.html
CFK may well invite Iran navy to call at B.A. (if it can get that far).
“Iran's Navy has also announced plans to expand its international presence into the Atlantic Ocean.”
http://edition.presstv.ir/detail/259825.html
But they do have much in common, especially in currency strategy.
http://edition.presstv.ir/detail/259825.html
An additional bonus would perhaps be a Burqa – something that CFK was surely born for.
“Argentina isolating itself even further with the most powerful country in the world is a good move?”
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 04:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You make it sound like the USA actually matter. They don't.
They could sink to the sea tomorrow and we still have 90% of our trade with other countries, still have our own music, film, tv, and pretty much most of anything else to continue limping along.
The rest of the anglo world? Sure, the USA dissapears and your are toast. Since you have no culture of your own and everything you import from them.
@18 Wow, you're an idiot. Read what you wrote again. Do some thinking and analyze what you wrote. You'll realize how stupid it is. You've never been in the world and had to analyze things have you little boy? When you're 40, and you finally leave your mother's house, and you have to go out in the world, you may understand what I'm talking about.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 05:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Wow, again, what a bonehead comment.
@18 In Scotland, we have our own culture so I don't know what you're talking about. You really need to stop with the stupid posts sometimes.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 05:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0As an argentine citizen I admire Iran.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 05:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I remember the Sha of Iran visiting my home town of Comodoro Rivadavia.
I resided in Tehran, Iran for 2 years.
My home was in Shemiran Road, near the Russia and British diplomatic personal residences.
Cross the street there was a bowling/restaurant.
I enjoyed the time I spend in such nice country!
@13 Has their navy lost their best ship? LOL
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 05:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 018. Toby, You are shockingly uneducated on world affairs. It would be wise for you to stop posting about anything other than the Province of Mendoza. You need to get some education and travel before you can speak knowledgeably.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 07:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@18 I'm sure my local Morris Dancing side would be interested in your comments viz our cultural reliance on the USA!
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 08:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Boy...talk about trading with the enemy. Argentina better wake up soon. The Gendarmarie and Prefectura and part of the navy are protesting and on strike right now because CFK issued an order to reduce their salaries. I think she has some nasty shit up her sleeves.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 10:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The U.S. isn't refusing to sell food, or stop FOOD from getting to Iran at all. Nor is any other country.
Oct 03rd, 2012 - 11:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2012/1003/Iran-sanctions-Amid-signs-they-re-working-EU-aiming-for-more
The 'first world' is CHOOSING to buy OIL from 'fair-trade' (relatively) , safer countries. (maybe one that isn't shutting off the internet on it's people).
And the U.S. is reserving use of it's electronic payment infrastructure that it funded, to countries above a certain safety standard.
I think both Argentina and Iran can benefit from trading goods, oil is a major issue for Argentina and food is always good to have to prevent social unrest.
Oct 04th, 2012 - 01:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0This beggars the question what currency should they trade in since both countries are both volatile at present - should be a stable currency of international reknown - perhaps the US Dollar Euro the Yen or the GB Pound - well that leaves only one whose originators haven't insulted both by Argentina and Iran recently!
Oct 04th, 2012 - 08:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0Back to barter methinks
What is the difference if Iranian citizens starve to death or are shot by their government for protesting? Personally I would rather be shot than starve...quicker don't you think? As for protesting...well the “spring” has to start somewhere. And when the citizens of that country finally do rise up there will be hell to pay.
Oct 04th, 2012 - 11:47 am - Link - Report abuse 018 Truth_Telling_Troll
Oct 05th, 2012 - 10:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0So true
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