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Arms program with Iran angers Reagan administration
U.S. officials say China has sold Iran up to 96 Silkworm anti ship missiles under a billion dollar a year program that strains Washington. Iran's attacks in the Persian Gulf prompted limits on Chinese arms sales as Washington seeks UN Security Council action within days for an embargo. Moscow and Beijing hold veto power, slowing the effort despite intelligence of continued Chinese deliveries.
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