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United States seeks copy of
Iran gas contract
Swiss
Info
Monday, March 31, 2008
The United States has increased pressure on Switzerland following
the signature of a gas export deal between Swiss and Iranian companies.
After the contract was signed in Tehran on March 17, the US embassy
in Bern officially requested a copy. The embassy originally asked
for a copy of the contract in June 2007, according to information
published on its website.
"As of now, we have not received a response to our request
for a copy of the contract," the question and answer statement
dated Friday said.
The US intends to examine whether the deal between the private
Swiss firm, EGL, and the National Iranian Gas Export Company violates
UN sanctions against Iran.
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Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey earlier defended the
Swiss move, pointing out that the natural gas accord breached
neither UN nor US sanctions, which forbid any investment in Iran's
oil and gas sector worth more than $20 million (SFr20 million).
Switzerland is representing Washington's interests in Iran.
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