US freezes assets of two Iran nuclear firms

Posted by Robert on January 4, 2006 6:04 PM

Stronger action is needed; it may yet come. From [1] AFX, with thanks to Cindy:

WASHINGTON (AFX) - The US government has frozen the assets of two Iranian companies linked to the Islamic republic's nuclear drive, officials said.

The Treasury Department said the duo -- Novin Energy Co and Mesbah Energy Co -- were guilty of fostering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Article printed from Jihad Watch: http://www.jihadwatch.org/2006/01/us-freezes-assets-of-two-iran-nuclear-firms.html

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