exporting privileges and those of UK and Iranian firms for six (6) months based on allegations that they knowingly re-exported American aircraft to Iran.
"US sanctions British, Armenian firms
WASHINGTON: The United States slapped sanctions on British and Armenian firms yesterday for unauthorized re-exports of aircraft to Iran, officials said. The US Commerce Department suspended export privileges of British-based Balli Group PLC and related companies, Armenian-based Blue Airways, and Iran-based Mahan Airways for 180 days. A statement said US officials learned that the companies "knowingly re-exported three US origin aircraft to Iran in violation of the Export Administration Regulations and are
preparing to re-export three additional US origin aircraft to Iran in further violation of the (rules)." In addition, the agency said "false statements were made" to US authorities on the ultimate destination and user of the aircraft.MAW2790 3 ixx 139 APN7675"
"US sanctions British, Armenian firms
WASHINGTON: The United States slapped sanctions on British and Armenian firms yesterday for unauthorized re-exports of aircraft to Iran, officials said. The US Commerce Department suspended export privileges of British-based Balli Group PLC and related companies, Armenian-based Blue Airways, and Iran-based Mahan Airways for 180 days. A statement said US officials learned that the companies "knowingly re-exported three US origin aircraft to Iran in violation of the Export Administration Regulations and are
preparing to re-export three additional US origin aircraft to Iran in further violation of the (rules)." In addition, the agency said "false statements were made" to US authorities on the ultimate destination and user of the aircraft.MAW2790 3 ixx 139 APN7675"
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