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Germany asks banks to ease up on Iran
Published: 2 Dec 12 09:43 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/national/20121202-46509.html
The German Foreign Ministry has called for banks to allow transfers to Iranian accounts for humanitarian purposes, which are not banned by EU sanctions, it was reported on Sunday.
- Outrage over German delegation visit to Iran - National (27 Oct 12)
The letter, sent by Emily Haber, a Foreign Ministry diplomat, to Uwe Fröhlich, President of the Federal Association of German Cooperative Banks (BVR), asked banks to “look into how they can facilitate transactions between Germany and Iran for humanitarian purposes,” wrote the paper.
“Obviously some German banks are refusing to process these transactions, with reference to the political situation and EU sanctions,” wrote Haber.
Haber reminded banks that EU sanctions were not aimed at the Iranian population, so groceries and medical supplies were excluded from the ban on transactions.
The letter comes just weeks after German politicians prompted outrage in Israel and the US when they travelled to Iran in late October for a controversial visit they claimed was aimed at addressing human rights violations, but which critics said was designed to strengthen trade links between the two countries.
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If the German Foreign Ministry feels Iran needs cash send your own money PLEASE
So Germany can hire a New G.F.M with a brain.
Now, when was the last time that NATO or Israel attacked another country?
No need to complicate things here. :)
He complains about Iran when Obama is playing dictator. That's cute. LOL
Even the mainstream media is ahead of Onlytheirtruth.
Ever get the feeling that some "people" get paid to post here? :)
Dear Cyber Soldiers,
We are tired of the banksters` illegal wars and "kinetic actions" and have no desire to see Iran become the next scorched-earth success story (Af-Pak, Iraq, Libya, Syria...). We have alternative media and are aware of what is happening. Please take your disinformation campaigns to another website.
Thank you,
LS
I didn`t say that you were Mossad. That is purely your assertion. Just another cheap attempt to steer the discussion around to your favourite smear: Holocaust Denial. Nice try.
Secondly, cyber soldiers and PSYOPs are not a "secret", gov`ts around the world freely admit to their existence.
I`ve wasted enough time on you. You`re just blowin in the wind here, troop.
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Peace
Anyway at least I tricked you into mentioning my favorite subject "the holocaust". But now unfortunately you'll insist on giving us a few thousand words on how the germans had nothing to do with it.
Thanks for the:
PSY OP/ TV talking points
fear and war mongering
name calling
Appeals to Ridicule
Straw man Arguments
You need to seek re-assignment, troop. Go spook another website.
As always, the last word is yours _______________________. ;)
Hey m, I think that is the funniest post I have ever read here.XD You`re the best. The only question now is, what country is going to send you the bill?
Have a good one.
LS
But don't let that stand in your way of composing further inane messages on Thelocal, I wouldn't want to interrupt your english practice which you obviously need. And what would I do for easy sport if I couldn't make fun of your puerile scribblings?
Too bad you didn`t break the posting robot, you only hurt it`s pride. :)
@Onlytheirtruth
Take it easy C 3PO, don`t get you golden panties in a knot. We all know that you disinfo bots have a wonderful vocabulary program, but this site is for all, regardless of their English ability. Belittling posters for their English only confirms what we already know: You are a miserable and jaded slave. The only "tragedy" of your last post is that it could easily apply not only to me, as you put it, but to anyone who doesn`t agree with your simple-minded TV talking points.
Hau ab! Your propaganda and derision are not wanted here.
As for robots, look who's talking! Of course you have no appreciation of irony. Just remember that only you and the "alternative media" know the real truth.