Global Business in Iran Database
In-depth metrics and analysis of Iran's international economic partnerships.
Australia, Iran Shipments
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Defense Minister John Faulkner said that Australia blocked three shipments to Iran concerned they could be used in Iran's nuclear program. One shipment included pumps that could be used to cool a nuclear reactor. The unnamed Australian companies were threated with a prohibition order on their sales to Iran, but decided to cooperate voluntarily.
Australian trade with Iran reached $600 million in 2009.
- Country: Australia
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- Discussion Date: Thu, 2010-02-04
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Citation
1. "Australia Blocks Iran Shipments Over Nuclear Program ", Bloomberg, 4 February 2010, available at http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=ax0WTpxi7meg.
2. "Faulkner blocks Australian shipments to Iran", AAP, 4 February 2010, available at http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/Faulkner-blocks-Aussi....
3. "Kevin Rudd's secret war on Iran", The Australian, 4 February 2010, available at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/kevin-rudds-secret-war-on-iran/stor....