Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE113696
2009-11-04 13:33:00
SECRET
Secretary of State
Cable title:
IRAN'S SOLID-FUELED BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM SEEKING GERMAN EQUIPMENT VIA CHINESE ENTITIES (S)
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S E C R E T STATE 113696
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/04/2034
TAGS: MTCRE, PARM, PREL, MNUC, ETTC, KSCA, IR, CH, GM
SUBJECT: IRAN'S SOLID-FUELED BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM
SEEKING GERMAN EQUIPMENT VIA CHINESE ENTITIES (S)
Classified By: ISN/MTR DIRECTOR PAM DURHAM FOR REASON 1.4 (C).
S E C R E T STATE 113696
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/04/2034
TAGS: MTCRE, PARM, PREL, MNUC, ETTC, KSCA, IR, CH, GM
SUBJECT: IRAN'S SOLID-FUELED BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM
SEEKING GERMAN EQUIPMENT VIA CHINESE ENTITIES (S)
Classified By: ISN/MTR DIRECTOR PAM DURHAM FOR REASON 1.4 (C).
1. (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see
paragraph 3.
2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has
information indicating that in June 2009, Iran's primary
solid-fueled missile producer, the Shahid Bakeri Industrial
Group (SBIG),sought information on a co-rotating twin screw
extender manufactured by Germany's Brabender GmbH & Co from
the Chinese firm M/S SEL Trade Limited. SBIG also requested
quotes from SEL Trade for metering gear pumps produced by two
other German companies, Mahr GmbH and Oerlikon Barmag. In
August 2009, SBIG expressed interest in acquiring an Oerlikon
Barmag metering gear pump from Karl Lee of China's Dalian
Sunny Industries. (Note: Karl Lee is a serial proliferator
who has provided large quantities of materials and missile-
relevant equipment to SBIG. His companies are subject to U.S.
nonproliferation sanctions. End note.) The equipment sought
by SBIG could be used in an extrusion production line for the
manufacture of tactical rocket systems and may be controlled
by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). We want to
alert German officials to this information and encourage them
to take measures to prevent German firms from acting as
suppliers to Iranian programs of proliferation concern.
3. (S) Action Request: Request Embassy Berlin approach
appropriate host government officials to deliver talking
points/non-paper in paragraph 4 below and report response.
Talking points also may be provided as a non-paper.
4. (S) Begin talking points/non-paper:
(SECRET//REL GERMANY)
--We would like to alert you to information of proliferation
concern and request your assistance in investigating this
activity.
--We have information indicating that in the summer of 2009,
Iran's primary solid-fueled ballistic missile developer Shahid
Bakeri Industrial Group (SBIG) sought German-origin equipment
that could be used in the production of tactical rocket
systems from two Chinese suppliers.
--Specifically, we understand that in June 2009, SBIG
requested pricing information for a co-rotating twin screw
extender manufactured by the Duisburg, Germany-based Brabender
GmbH & Co from the Chinese firm M/S SEL Trade Limited.
--SBIG also requested quotes from SEL Trade for metering gear
pumps manufactured by Mahr GmbH of Gottingen, Germany, and
probably Oerlikon Barmag of Remscheid, Germany.
--This equipment could be used by SBIG in an extrusion
production line for the manufacture of tactical rocket
systems. It may also be controlled by the Missile Technology
Control Regime (MTCR).
--In addition, in August, SBIG expressed interest in acquiring
an Oerlikon Barmag metering gear pump from Karl Lee of China's
Dalian Sunny Industries.
--Karl Lee is a known proliferator who has provided large
quantities of missile-relevant equipment and materials to
SBIG.
--Companies associated with Karl Lee are subject to U.S.
nonproliferation sanctions.
--We urge you to investigate this information and use all
appropriate measures to ensure that German firms are not
acting as suppliers to Iran's missile programs.
--We look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation on
nonproliferation matters and to hearing the results of your
investigation of this case.
End talking points/non-paper
5. (U) Washington POC is ISN/MTR John Paul Herrmann (Phone:
202-647-1430). Please slug any reporting on this issue for
ISN/MTR and EUR/CE.
6. (U) A word version of this document will be posted at
www.state.sgov.gov/demarche.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/04/2034
TAGS: MTCRE, PARM, PREL, MNUC, ETTC, KSCA, IR, CH, GM
SUBJECT: IRAN'S SOLID-FUELED BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM
SEEKING GERMAN EQUIPMENT VIA CHINESE ENTITIES (S)
Classified By: ISN/MTR DIRECTOR PAM DURHAM FOR REASON 1.4 (C).
1. (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see
paragraph 3.
2. (S) Background/Objective: The United States has
information indicating that in June 2009, Iran's primary
solid-fueled missile producer, the Shahid Bakeri Industrial
Group (SBIG),sought information on a co-rotating twin screw
extender manufactured by Germany's Brabender GmbH & Co from
the Chinese firm M/S SEL Trade Limited. SBIG also requested
quotes from SEL Trade for metering gear pumps produced by two
other German companies, Mahr GmbH and Oerlikon Barmag. In
August 2009, SBIG expressed interest in acquiring an Oerlikon
Barmag metering gear pump from Karl Lee of China's Dalian
Sunny Industries. (Note: Karl Lee is a serial proliferator
who has provided large quantities of materials and missile-
relevant equipment to SBIG. His companies are subject to U.S.
nonproliferation sanctions. End note.) The equipment sought
by SBIG could be used in an extrusion production line for the
manufacture of tactical rocket systems and may be controlled
by the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). We want to
alert German officials to this information and encourage them
to take measures to prevent German firms from acting as
suppliers to Iranian programs of proliferation concern.
3. (S) Action Request: Request Embassy Berlin approach
appropriate host government officials to deliver talking
points/non-paper in paragraph 4 below and report response.
Talking points also may be provided as a non-paper.
4. (S) Begin talking points/non-paper:
(SECRET//REL GERMANY)
--We would like to alert you to information of proliferation
concern and request your assistance in investigating this
activity.
--We have information indicating that in the summer of 2009,
Iran's primary solid-fueled ballistic missile developer Shahid
Bakeri Industrial Group (SBIG) sought German-origin equipment
that could be used in the production of tactical rocket
systems from two Chinese suppliers.
--Specifically, we understand that in June 2009, SBIG
requested pricing information for a co-rotating twin screw
extender manufactured by the Duisburg, Germany-based Brabender
GmbH & Co from the Chinese firm M/S SEL Trade Limited.
--SBIG also requested quotes from SEL Trade for metering gear
pumps manufactured by Mahr GmbH of Gottingen, Germany, and
probably Oerlikon Barmag of Remscheid, Germany.
--This equipment could be used by SBIG in an extrusion
production line for the manufacture of tactical rocket
systems. It may also be controlled by the Missile Technology
Control Regime (MTCR).
--In addition, in August, SBIG expressed interest in acquiring
an Oerlikon Barmag metering gear pump from Karl Lee of China's
Dalian Sunny Industries.
--Karl Lee is a known proliferator who has provided large
quantities of missile-relevant equipment and materials to
SBIG.
--Companies associated with Karl Lee are subject to U.S.
nonproliferation sanctions.
--We urge you to investigate this information and use all
appropriate measures to ensure that German firms are not
acting as suppliers to Iran's missile programs.
--We look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation on
nonproliferation matters and to hearing the results of your
investigation of this case.
End talking points/non-paper
5. (U) Washington POC is ISN/MTR John Paul Herrmann (Phone:
202-647-1430). Please slug any reporting on this issue for
ISN/MTR and EUR/CE.
6. (U) A word version of this document will be posted at
www.state.sgov.gov/demarche.
CLINTON