Xinhua, China
March 22 2008
U.S. imposes sanctions on foreign firms
2008-03-22 05:35:08
WASHINGTON, March 21 (Xinhua) — The United States announced
Friday to impose sanctions on British, Armenian firms for
unauthorized re-exports of aircraft to Iran.
The companies that are under U.S. sanctions are Britain-based
Balli Group PLC and related companies, Armenia-based Blue Airways, as
well as Iran-based Mahan Airways.
The British and Armenian companies "knowingly" re-exported three
U.S. aircraft to Iran in violation of the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations and are preparing to re-export three additional U.S.
aircraft to Iran, according to U.S. officials.
The United States has imposed on sanctions on Iran for allegedly
trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of civilian nuclear
programs. Iran has denied the charges.
Editor: Mu Xuequan