Blais v. Islamic Republic of Iran

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• holding that plaintiffs “are entitled to the typical bases of damages that may be awarded against tortfeasors under the laws of Florida and Virginia”
• stating that “MOIS and the IRGC are considered to be a division of state of Iran.”
• finding that defendants “were responsible for planning and supporting the attack on Khobar Towers”
• finding that defendants “were responsible for planning and supporting the attack on Khobar Towers”
• setting forth Mr. Watson’s sworn testimony that “information uncovered in the investigation clearly pointed to the fact that there was Iran, MOIS and IRGC involvement in the bombing”
• recounting Mr. Freeh’s testimony that he has, on numerous occasions, “publicly and unequivocally stated his firm conclusion ... that Iran was responsible for planning and supporting” Khobar Towers bombers

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