The US lambastes Iran and Syria but supports them economically

By Ted Belman

World Bank is funding nine government projects in Iran totaling $1.355 billion—one of which operates in Isfahan, the headquarters of Iran’s nuclear program.

The United States remains as the top investor in the World Bank, contributing $950 million in 2006 and $940 million in 2007. Last week, the House of Representatives approved another $950 million contribution. Meanwhile, the Bank will disburse $220 million to Iran in Fiscal Year 2007, with more than $870 million remaining in the pipeline for Fiscal Years 2008, 2009 and 2010.

And that ain’t all.

U.S. QUIETLY BACKING U.N.’S HI-TECH SUPPORT FOR SYRIA

To cap it off the US is inducing Syria to come to Annapolis.

And finally,

Delivered EU aid to PA reaches $1.08 Billion U.S. over the past year.

November 15, 2007 | 2 Comments »

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