Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : U.S. Blocks Chinese Iran Arms Delivery
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The United States has stopped a Chinese ship from delivering chemical weapon ingredients to Iran, U.S. officials said. However, China disputed the U.S. report. Foreign Ministry officials said in Beijing that an investigation has found the weapon allegations to be groundless. They suggested the two sides jointly inspect the ship. Its current location was not given.
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