The Czech Republic stopped Iran from buying a large shipment of sensitive technology that could have been used to further Tehran’s nuclear program.  The Reuters news agency in its exclusive report says Czech authorities were tipped off by the phony paperwork.

Reuters claims to have seen a UN report that shows Iran attempted to purchase US-made compressors from the manufacturer’s offices in Prague.  The Czechs blocked the sale when the documentation showed a false end user for the items. 

“The procurer and transport company involved in the deal had provided false documentation in order to hide the origins, movement and destination of the consignment with the intention of bypassing export controls and sanctions,” stated the UN report.

That Iran was being deceptive will certainly fuel the complaints of those who say Tehran cannot be trusted to comply with a nuclear deal being negotiated with world powers under which it would curb sensitive nuclear work in exchange for sanctions relief.  Those critics include Israel and US Congressional conservatives.  Saudi Arabia and the allied Gulf States are also skeptical of Iran's intentions.