Reading Room Document
Official Claims by the Justice Department Against Iran
The document is a memorandum from Larry L. Simms, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, to Kevin D. Rooney, Assistant Attorney General for Administration, regarding the official claims against Iran. The document outlines the jurisdiction over official claims of the United States arising from contractual arrangements with Iran, and emphasizes the need for expedition in processing these claims before the legal deadline of January 19, 1982. The memo also suggests consulting with Peter Goldberg of the Antitrust Division and the State Department team for assistance in processing the attached claim form. The questions presented for review include the best way to fill out and process the claim form, as well as the need for consultation with Mr. Goldberg and the State Department team.
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