Iran. KGL's continued
business dealings in Iran constitute a violation of U.S. law and, to the extent
contracts from the U.S. government. KGL
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.
This letter is
to inform the Kuwait and Gulf Link Holding Company K.S.C. ("KGL") that your 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.
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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It
is time for KGL to follow the lead of other responsible companies and stop
putting short-term profits ahead of the lasting damage to not only your
corporate image, but more importantly, to the people of Iran, and the
international community.
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.
to call on KGL to end its business with Iran.
to read the full text of the letter to KGL.
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