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Economic Reporting Strives to Interdict the Flow of ‘Improvised Explosive Device’ Components

SUMMARY

NSA reporting led to restrictions on dual-use microprocessor sales by U.S. companies, “ultimately saving American and coalition lives.” Front companies in the United Arab Emirates facilitated the transfer of components used for improvised explosive devices to Iran and Syria.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

May 16, 2006

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Aug 15, 2018