NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Sunday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), the Baltimore Zionist District, Shalom USA Radio, and other organizations will host a rally at the Motor Trend International Auto Show in Baltimore, Maryland, to protest Nissan and other automakers that do irresponsible business in Iran.
The rally will take place outside of the Baltimore Convention Center, on Sunday, February 10, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
This week, the Baltimore Jewish Times previewed the rally.
Nissan does active business in Iran and is directly partnered with entities controlled by the Iranian regime and the IRGC. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has used a Nissan vehicle as his official state car. At the same time, Nissan receives millions in U.S. government contracts.
| WHO: | United Against Nuclear Iran, Baltimore Zionist District, Shalom USA Radio, other organizations | ||
| WHAT: | Rally in protest of Nissan and other automakers active in Iran | ||
| WHEN: | Sunday, February 10, from 11am-1pm | ||
| WHERE: | Motor Trend International Auto Show, Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD | ||
UANI has successfully pressured other automakers to leave Iran. In the past year, UANI has announced the withdrawals of Hyundai, Fiat, Maserati, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Kia.
Click here
to see a photo of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad traveling in a Nissan.
Click here
to read the Op-Ed by UANI CEO, Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, and
Congressman Tim Griffin: “The US can do more to pressure auto companies
to sever ties with Iran.”
Click here
to read UANI’s April 2012 letter to Nissan.