According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, ABC-operated vessels have called at Iranian ports on numerous occasions.
Halted plans to build an underground railway system in Tehran; had signed a letter of intent with Iran’s Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) in February 2018 to deliver 960 subway cars, in a deal worth $1.4 billion. ("Factbox: European companies respond to latest Iran sanctions," Reuters, August 8, 2018.)
"Iran's state rail company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Switzerland’s rail tracks maintenance machines manufacturer Matisa for obsolescence management, Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday." (Press Tv, "Swiss Rail Company Matisa defies US with Iran deal," 6/20/2018.)
"I can confirm that there is no contract in place between IRAN and MATISA. I declare that what is quoted in your 2nd paragraph “…And at this stage, it will continue to operate in Iran regardless of US sanctions…” (Press TV, “Swiss rail company Matisa defies US with Iran deal,” 7/20/2018) “ is not what I said and is therefore a fake news." (11/1/2018)
"Suspending activities in Iran. In December 2017, announced a licensing deal with Ayegh Khodro Toos to manufacture parts for Iran Khodro and Groupe PSA, beginning in 2019." ("Autoneum withdraws from Iran" (in German), Handelszeitung, July 2, 2018.
"Since President Trump unilaterally decided to leave the Iran Nuclear Deal and impose new sanction to Iran, we have given clear instruction to our chartering department to stop every future business with Iran and to exclude Iran as destination from our charter party, even if EU is still promoting the Iran Nuclear Deal and we are a Swiss and European company, and therefore shall not be oblige to follow the US sanction." (7/3/2018)
"The company was reported as potentially providing building products and automotive services in Iran In 2018 CalPERS designated the company as under review. In 2019 CalPERS changed the designation to “being monitored” because CalPERS’ initial screening has not identified the company as having involvement in the regions and/or activities targeted by the Act. CalPERS has maintained the company in “monitor” status for 2020. CalPERS continues to monitor the company for possible changes in status relevant to the Act."
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In 2017, CalSTRS designated Sika AG as “Under Review” for potentially having ties to Iran. In 2018, CalSTRS removed Sika AG after reviewing the company’s internal controls and confirming it ceased business related to sanctioned industries.
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In 2017 the U.S. state of California listed Sika AG as a company under review for reportedly providing their building products and automotive services in Iran.
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To insure that Sika is supporting Sustainable and Ecological projects worldwide especially in Emerging Markets, we as Sika’s subsidiary in Iran with permission of Sika AG have sponsored myclimate’s 1st “YES” program in Iran, which was held in December 2016. (12/17/2016)
According to a recent report, in your capacity as Managing Director of Entracon you said, “Iran has high capacities for investment and development of aluminum industry. Its enormous gas reserves, access to high seas and its more than four decades of experience in the sector offer a favorable ground for expansion.” (PressTV, “Iran rolls out huge untapped riches,” 6/8/2015).
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Furthermore, we note that Entracon attended the two-day Iran Mines and Mining Industries Conference “to discuss the future of Iran’s mining sector.” (Financial Tribune, “Foreign Players Optimistic About Mining Cooperation,” 6/8/2015). At the conference, you reportedly “emphasized that Iran’s abundant energy sources and its ideal geographical location could play a crucial role in boosting production of aluminum ingots.” (Id.).
Dentons was advertised as a participant via video conference in 2018 for KishINVEX, “one of the most economically influential events mainly concentrates on presenting Iran’s investment and business opportunities and providing attendees with professional networks to expand their business in the untapped market of Iran.” (KishINVEX Website, “Home;” “About” “KishINVEX 2018 All Participants”).
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According to its website "Dentons is committed to supporting clients wherever they do business. In Iran, we have entered into association with APP, an Iranian law firm based in Tehran, to better serve our international clients investing and doing business in Iran."
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Dentons Europe LLP (“Dentons Europe”) is listed as a participant in the first private Luxembourg – Iran Business Forum, that took place in Luxembourg, on November 15, 2017. (Luxembourg-Iran Business Forum Website, “Agenda”).
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Dentons Europe LLP (“Dentons”) has agreed to co-sponsor another pro-Iran business conference, the 3rd Europe-Iran Forum (the “Forum”) in Zürich on May 3-4, 2016. (Europe-Iran Forum Website, “The Conference that Sets the Standard”).
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Dentons Europe LLP (“Dentons”) agreed to co-sponsor the FT Iran Summit 2016 (“the Summit”) that took place in London on March 9, 2016. (Financial Times, “FT Iran Summit 2016”).
Boschung maintains a presence in the Iranian market through its relationship with the Bahman Group, which distributes its products. According to the Bahman Group, it “established Pars Boschung Co., (owning 51% share) in a joint venture with the Swiss Boschung co. which is one of the most renowned companies in the production of equipment for road maintenance as well as urban and airport services.” (Bahman website, “Pars Boschung Co.”) Through its joint venture with the Bahman Group, Boschung distributes other foreign brands on the Iranian market, such AMCO VEBA cranes, Rexter 4x4 vehicles, and OMFB power packs. (Pars Boschung website, “Products.”)
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