Karzai admits taking Iran cash
Afghan President Hamid Karzai today admitted that his office has received funding from Iran.
He said that once or twice a year Iran gave up to $975,000 (€694,000) for official presidential expenses.
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SUBSCRIBEAfghan President Hamid Karzai today admitted that his office has received funding from Iran.
He said that once or twice a year Iran gave up to $975,000 (€694,000) for official presidential expenses.
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