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An Iranian company on Thursday displayed four brand new U.S.-made helicopters it purchased through third parties,
offering them as proof that the country could evade international sanctions over its disputed nuclear program.
The display of the R-44 helicopters came during an air exhibition in Kish Island, in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's civil aviation agency announced the purchase of the four helicopters in September, saying they would be used for training purposes.
It did not provide details on who sold the aircraft.
U.S. firms are largely forbidden from doing business with Iran and the Treasury Department has aggressively pursued violators.
The U.N. Security Council has also imposed tough sanctions on Iran.
It was not immediately clear if the purchase of the helicopters constituted a violation of either the U.S. or international sanctions.
