AP: The Italian automaker Fiat, which controls Chrysler, says it is halting sales to Iran. Fiat said in a statement Friday that it “supports international efforts for a diplomatic solution” regarding Iran.
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MILAN (AP) — The Italian automaker Fiat, which controls Chrysler, says it is halting sales to Iran.
Fiat said in a statement Friday that it “supports international efforts for a diplomatic solution” regarding Iran. The international community in the last year has been increasing diplomatic and economic pressure on Iran to back down on its nuclear program.
Fiat said its sales to Iran were “totally immaterial” in terms of numbers, and concerned only commercial and civilian products.
Fiat Industrial heavy truck, agricultural and construction vehicles said it also was stopping sales to Iran.
Fiat’s announcement follows similar ones by Hyundai and Porsche. The auto industry has been under pressure from the anti-nuclear lobby group, United Against Nuclear Iran, to cut ties with the regime.
