(S) EFFORTS BY UAE-BASED FIRM TO PROVIDE

S E C R E T STATE 082271 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/07/2034 TAGS: MTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GM AE IR SUBJECT: (S) EFFORTS BY UAE-BASED FIRM TO PROVIDE GERMAN-MADE ALLOYS TO IRANIAN MISSILE ENTIITIES Classified By: ISN/MTR DIRECTOR PAM DURHAM, REASON: 1.4 (C). ¶1. (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 3. ¶2. (S) Background: The United States has information that in June 2009, the UAE-based firm Eliya General Trading was working to provide specialty alloys produced by the German firm NMT GmbH to Iran's Kian Metals Company. Kian Metals is a cover name used by Iran's Samen al-A'emmeh Industries Group (SAIG),which oversees Iran's cruise and tactical missile programs, and Sanam Industries Group (SIG),which is subordinate to SAIG and responsible for the development of tactical missiles. Both SAIG and SIG have been designated by the United Nations Security Council pursuant to Resolution ¶1747. One of the alloys being supplied to the Iranian firm is known as Ti-6AI-4V, which is suitable for use in Iran's tactical and cruise missile systems and has been previously sought by Iran's ballistic missile program. This alloy can also be used to produce missile motor cases and reentry vehicle structures, and may be controlled by the Nuclear Suppliers Group. We are providing this information in order to inform Germany,s export control officials and encourage Germany to take measures to prevent German-origin goods from being provided to end-users of concern in Iran. ¶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. --The U.S. has information that in June 2009, the UAE-based firm Eliya General Trading was working to provide specialty alloys produced by a German firm to Iran. --Specifically, we understand that Eliya General Trading had sold Iran's Kian Metals Company 195 metric tons of aluminum and titanium produced by Germany's NMT GmbH. --Kian Metals is a cover name used by Iran's Samen al-A'emmeh Industries Group (SAIG) and Sanam Industrial Group (SIG). SAIG is responsible for Iran's cruise and tactical missile programs and SIG oversees the development of tactical missiles and is subordinate to SAIG. --Both SAIG and SIG have been designated by the United Nations Security Council pursuant to Resolution 1747. --One of the alloys being supplied to Iran by Eliya General Trading is known as Ti-6AI-4V, which is suitable for use in Iran,s tactical and cruise missile systems. --Iran's ballistic missile program has also previously sought this alloy, which can be used to produce missile motor cases and reentry vehicle structures, and which may be controlled by the Nuclear Suppliers Group. --We hope you will use this information to investigate this activity and take measures to prevent German-origin goods from being provided to end-users of concern in Iran --We will also be approaching UAE authorities to raise this issue. --We look forward to continued cooperation on nonproliferation issues and to hearing of any actions you take in response to this information at the earliest possible time. End talking points/non-paper ¶5. (U) Washington POC is ISN/MTR James Mayes (Phone: 202-647-3185). Please slug any reporting on this issue for ISN/MTR, EUR/PRA, and NEA/ARP. CLINTON