Swedish man charged for violating Iran sanctions

Published December 4, 2012 12:21pm ET



STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish man has been charged with breaking international sanctions against Iran after allegedly trying to export advanced technical material typically used in uranium enrichment activities, officials said Tuesday.

Police did not disclose the identity of the 31-year-old, who is accused of attempting to sell 11 state-of-the-art valves to Iran in February and April last year. A court document claims the man lacked permission to export such valves and violated international sanctions.

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