Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ABUDHABI55
2009-01-14 13:19:00
SECRET
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
(S) UAE: INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF IRANIAN
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S E C R E T ABU DHABI 000055
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND ISN/MTR/JPHERRMANN
E.O. 12958 DECL:01/14/2039
TAGS: PARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
SUBJECT: (S) UAE: INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF IRANIAN
END-USER FROM SWISS EXPORT OFFICIALS
REF: STATE 132055
Classified by DCM Douglas Greene for reasons 1.4 (b),(c),and (d).
S E C R E T ABU DHABI 000055
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND ISN/MTR/JPHERRMANN
E.O. 12958 DECL:01/14/2039
TAGS: PARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
SUBJECT: (S) UAE: INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF IRANIAN
END-USER FROM SWISS EXPORT OFFICIALS
REF: STATE 132055
Classified by DCM Douglas Greene for reasons 1.4 (b),(c),and (d).
1. (S) Pol Chief relayed reftel points January 13 to MFA Director of
International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani, emphasizing that
attempts to disguise the identity of end users of dual use products
is indication of nefarious intent. Having often discussed the "dual
use" dilemma with al-Hosani, Pol Chief stressed that the ultimate
destination is an indication of which of the possible uses is likely.
In this case FEDCO is clearly associated with supplying entities
affiliated with Iran's ballistic missile programs; we cannot afford
to give Iran the benefit of the doubt in such cases.
2. (S) Al-Hosani appreciated the information and undertook to
coordinate with security agencies. He asked for dates of the
shipment, if possible (reftel noted simply "early November"),to
assist investigators. Pol Chief undertook to relay that question to
Washington, yet noted that proactive vigilance is important with the
level of detail available, even when information is limited for
reasons beyond our control.
3. (S) Action request: Any further details on the timing or nature
of the November shipment would help focus UAE investigations. End
action request.
OLSON
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND ISN/MTR/JPHERRMANN
E.O. 12958 DECL:01/14/2039
TAGS: PARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
SUBJECT: (S) UAE: INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF IRANIAN
END-USER FROM SWISS EXPORT OFFICIALS
REF: STATE 132055
Classified by DCM Douglas Greene for reasons 1.4 (b),(c),and (d).
1. (S) Pol Chief relayed reftel points January 13 to MFA Director of
International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani, emphasizing that
attempts to disguise the identity of end users of dual use products
is indication of nefarious intent. Having often discussed the "dual
use" dilemma with al-Hosani, Pol Chief stressed that the ultimate
destination is an indication of which of the possible uses is likely.
In this case FEDCO is clearly associated with supplying entities
affiliated with Iran's ballistic missile programs; we cannot afford
to give Iran the benefit of the doubt in such cases.
2. (S) Al-Hosani appreciated the information and undertook to
coordinate with security agencies. He asked for dates of the
shipment, if possible (reftel noted simply "early November"),to
assist investigators. Pol Chief undertook to relay that question to
Washington, yet noted that proactive vigilance is important with the
level of detail available, even when information is limited for
reasons beyond our control.
3. (S) Action request: Any further details on the timing or nature
of the November shipment would help focus UAE investigations. End
action request.
OLSON