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NCRI – The U.S. Department of State imposed sanctions on four companies and one individual that provide the Iranian regime goods, technology, and services that increase Iran\u2019s ability to enrich uranium and\/or construct a heavy water moderated research reactor, both of which are activities prohibited by UN Security Council Resolutions.<\/p>\n
The Department said “this action was taken in light of the ongoing concerns that the international community has with respect to Iran\u2019s nuclear program, which Iran continues to refuse to address.”<\/p>\n
The Individuals and Entities Designated by the Department of State include:<\/p>\n
Aluminat Production and Industrial Company:<\/p>\n
“Aluminat is an Iranian entity involved in the procurement of aluminum products for Iran\u2019s nuclear program. For several years Aluminat has provided centrifuge components to sanctioned Iranian entities Kalaye Electric Company and Iran Centrifuge Technology Company (TESA). In mid-June 2012, Aluminat attempted to procure a tube-rolling machine with direct applications for Iran\u2019s proscribed heavy water-related activities.”<\/p>\n
Pars Amayesh Sanaat Kish
“In late 2012, Pars Amayesh Sanaat Kish (PASK) worked with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to procure vacuum equipment, which is an essential component for the Iranian nuclear program. PASK is known to supply sanctioned items to Iranian industries. From late 2012 through early 2013, PASK has sought Western-origin vacuum pumps and accessories through Asia-based intermediaries.”<\/p>\n
Parviz Khaki
“Parviz Khaki is an Iranian citizen who has procured and attempted to procure goods for Iran\u2019s nuclear program that can be used to construct, operate, and maintain gas centrifuges to enrich uranium. Since at least 2008, Khaki attempted to procure C-350 maraging steel, 7075-O aluminum alloy rods, Arnokrome III (magnetic tape), mass spectrometers, magnetic gauging and vacuum system equipment, including certain pumps, accessories, valves, and gauges. These items can be used to construct a device capable of producing or utilizing atomic energy materials, such as a gas centrifuge to enrich uranium.”<\/p>\n
Pishro Systems Research Company:
“Pishro Systems Research Company (Pishro) is responsible for research and development efforts across the breadth of Iran\u2019s nuclear program. The company is understood to be the replacement for the Kalaye Electric Company\u2019s Research and Development Department, although it is not restricted to \u201cenrichment research.\u201d Pishro is a subsidiary of Novin Energy, which was designated pursuant to E.O. 13382 by the Department of the Treasury on January 4, 2006. Pishro likely has or will have a facility in the Pars District of Tehran.”<\/p>\n
Taghtiran Kashan Company:
“Taghtiran Kashan Company (Taghtiran) is an Iranian entity involved in the procurement of sensitive material for Iran\u2019s proscribed nuclear activities. Taghtiran was involved in the procurement of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) containers on behalf of UN- and U.S.-designated Kalaye Electric Company. Taghtiran also has worked on behalf of U.S.-designated Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG) and Iran Centrifuge Technology Company (TESA). In 2010, Taghtiran attempted to procure a flange heater for use at Iran\u2019s Heavy Water Research Reactor, also known as the IR-40.”<\/p>\n
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