UANI Calls on the Kuwait and Gulf Link Holding Company to End Its Business in Iran
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2010
Contact: Kimmie Lipscomb, [email protected]
Phone: (212) 554-3296
UANI Calls on the Kuwait and Gulf Link Holding Company to End Its Business in Iran
New York,
NY - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)
on Monday called on the Kuwait and Gulf Link Holding
Company K.S.C. ("KGL") to follow the lead of responsible
global
corporations and end its business in Iran. KGL's continued
business
dealings in Iran constitute a violation of U.S. law and, to the extent
that
relationship continues, KGL will no longer be eligible to receive
contracts
from the U.S. government. KGL is listed on UANI's Iran
Business Registry
and has conducted business with the U.S. Department of
Defense.
In a letter to Ali E. Dashti, the Chairman of KGL Holding Company
K.S.C., UANI
President, Ambassador Mark D. Wallace wrote:
United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) calls upon KGL to follow the lead of responsible global corporations and cease doing business in Iran.
The material assistance you have provided to Iran has facilitated Iran's pursuit of an illegal nuclear weapons program. Furthermore, the assistance you have provided fosters Iran's ability to oppress its own people and support terrorist entities in the region.
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The activities of KGL are clearly encompassed by the provisions of CISADA. KGL's joint venture with Iran's SSK Valfajr 8th Shipping Line Co. ("SSK Valfajr") appears to be a clear and flagrant violation. SSK Valfajr is an Iranian government-owned subsidiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Group (IRISL).
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The net result of KGL's continued operations in Iran is that KGL is now prohibited from engaging in business with the U.S. government should this relationship continue.
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Please let us hear from you by October 26, 2010 as to whether or not you will take action to end KGL's business in Iran.
Click here to read the full text of the letter to KGL.
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