Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 of 20 July 2023 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 of 20 July 2023 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
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1.
It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods and technology which might contribute to Iran’s capability to manufacture Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or missiles, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Iran or for use in Iran.
The transit via the territory of Iran of the goods and technology, as referred to in the first subparagraph, exported from the Union, shall be prohibited.
2.
It shall be prohibited:
(a)
to provide technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Iran, or for use in Iran;
(b)
to provide financing or financial assistance related to the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 for any sale, supply, transfer or export of those goods and technology, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Iran, or for use in Iran.
(c)
to sell, license or transfer in any other way intellectual property rights or trade secrets as well as grant rights to access or re-use any material or information protected by means of intellectual property rights or constituting trade secrets related to the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Iran or for use in Iran.
2a.
By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, and without prejudice to the authorisation requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council (
1
), where applicable, competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer, transit or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or technology or the related technical or financial assistance are necessary for:
(a)
medical or pharmaceutical purposes;
(b)
humanitarian purposes, health emergencies, the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or on the environment, or as a response to natural disasters; or
(c)
official purposes of diplomatic representations of the Union and Member States, including delegations, embassies and missions, in Iran.
2b.
Competent authorities may annul, suspend, modify or revoke an authorisation granted pursuant to paragraph 2a if they deem that such annulment, suspension, modification or revocation is necessary for the effective implementation of this Decision.
3.
The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.
1.
It shall be prohibited to engage in any transaction, directly or indirectly, with ports and locks that are:
(a)
owned, operated or controlled by any natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex I;
(b)
owned, operated or controlled by a legal person, entity or body whose proprietary rights are directly or indirectly owned for 50 % or more by an entity listed in Annex I;
(c)
owned, operated or controlled by a natural or legal person, entity or body acting on behalf or at the direction of an entity referred to in point (a) or (b) of this paragraph; or
(d)
used for the transfer of Iranian UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine,
as listed in Annex II.
2.
Paragraph 1 shall not apply in the case of a vessel in need of assistance seeking a place of refuge, of an emergency port call for reasons of maritime safety, or for saving life at sea, or for humanitarian purposes, or for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters.
1.
Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of natural persons:
(a)
responsible for, supporting or involved in Iran’s UAV or missile programme;
(b)
supplying, selling or otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof:
(i)
to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine;
(ii)
to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region;
(iii)
to natural or legal persons, entities or bodies acting in breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015);
(ba)
responsible for, supporting, implementing or benefitting from Iran’s actions or policies undermining the freedom of navigation in the Middle East; or,
(c)
associated with natural persons referred to in point (a), (b) or (ba);
as listed in Annex I.
2.
Paragraph 1 shall not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.
3.
Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:
(a)
as a host country to an international intergovernmental organisation;
(b)
as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of the United Nations;
(c)
under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or
(d)
under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.
4.
Paragraph 3 shall also apply in cases where a Member State is host country to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
5.
The Council shall be duly informed in all cases where a Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraph 3 or 4.
6.
Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed under paragraph 1 where travel is justified on grounds of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attendance at intergovernmental meetings, or those promoted or hosted by the Union or by a Member State holding the Chairmanship in office of the OSCE where a political dialogue is conducted that directly promotes the policy objectives of the restrictive measures, including support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
7.
A Member State wishing to grant an exemption pursuant to paragraph 6 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council members raises an objection in writing within two working days of receiving the notification of the proposed exemption. Where one or more of the Council members raise an objection, the Council, acting by qualified majority, may decide to grant the proposed exemption.
8.
Where, pursuant to paragraph 3, 4, 6 or 7, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of a person listed in the Annex, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given to the person concerned.
1.
All funds and economic resources belonging to, or owned, held or controlled by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies:
(a)
responsible for, supporting or involved in Iran’s UAV or missile programme;
(b)
supplying, selling or otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof:
(i)
to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine;
(ii)
to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region;
(iii)
to natural or legal persons, entities or bodies acting in breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015);
(ba)
responsible for, supporting, implementing or benefitting from Iran’s actions or policies undermining the freedom of navigation in the Middle East; or,
(c)
associated with natural or legal persons, entities or bodies referred to in point (a), (b) or (ba);
as listed in Annex I, shall be frozen.
2.
No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in the Annex.
3.
By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:
(a)
necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the natural persons listed in the Annex and dependent family members of such natural persons, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;
(b)
intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees and the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;
(c)
intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources;
(d)
necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the competent authorities of the other Member States and the Commission of the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted, at least two weeks prior to the authorisation; or
(e)
to be paid into or from an account belonging to a diplomatic mission, consular post or international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, insofar as such payments are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic mission, consular post or international organisation.
The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph within two weeks of that authorisation.
4.
By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities of a Member States may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, provided that the following conditions are met:
(a)
the funds or economic resources are the subject of an arbitral decision rendered prior to the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1 was listed in the Annex, or of a judicial or administrative decision rendered in the Union, or a judicial decision enforceable in the Member State concerned, prior to or after that date;
(b)
the funds or economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by such a decision or recognised as valid in such a decision, within the limits set by applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims;
(c)
the decision is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in the Annex; and
(d)
recognition of the decision is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.
The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph within two weeks of that authorisation.
5.
Paragraph 1 shall not prevent a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in the Annex from making a payment due under a contract or agreement entered into, or an obligation that arose, prior to the date on which such natural or legal person, entity or body was listed therein, provided that the Member State concerned has determined that the payment is not, directly or indirectly, received by a natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1.
6.
Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:
(a)
interest or other earnings on those accounts;
(b)
payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to the measures provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2; or
(c)
payments due under judicial, administrative or arbitral decisions rendered in the Union or enforceable in the Member State concerned;
provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments remain subject to the measures provided for in paragraph 1.
7.
The prohibition set out in paragraph 2 shall not apply to organisations and agencies which are pillar-assessed by the Union and with which the Union has signed a financial framework partnership agreement on the basis of which the organisations and agencies act as humanitarian partners of the Union, provided that the provision of the funds or economic resources referred to in paragraph 2 is necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in Iran.
8.
In cases not covered by paragraph 7, and by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities of a Member State may grant specific or general authorisations, under such general or specific conditions as they deem appropriate, to release certain frozen funds or economic resources or to make available certain funds or economic resources, provided that the provision of such funds or economic resources is necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in Iran.
9.
In the absence of a negative decision, a request for information or a notification for additional time from the competent authority within five working days of the date of receipt of a request for authorisation under paragraph 8, the authorisation shall be considered granted.
9a.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to funds or economic resources that are needed for:
(a)
humanitarian purposes, the evacuation or repatriation of persons, or initiatives providing support to victims of natural, nuclear or chemical disasters;
(b)
the operation of flights required for attending meetings with the objective of seeking a solution to the Iranian military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle-East and the Red Sea region, or of promoting the policy objectives of the restrictive measures;
(c)
an emergency landing, take-off or overflight; or
(d)
travel for official purposes of members of the diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in Iran or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law.
9b.
Natural and legal persons, entities and bodies shall inform the competent authority of the Member State where they are resident, located, established or incorporated of the making available of funds or economic resources pursuant to paragraph 9a within 2 weeks of their being made available. The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any information received under this paragraph within 2 weeks of its receipt.
9c.
By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the competent authorities of a Member State may authorise the making available of certain funds or economic resources to entities listed under entry numbers 10, 11 and 12 in Annex I to this Decision under such conditions as the competent authorities deem appropriate and after having determined that such funds or economic resources are necessary for ground handling services as defined in Article 3, point (23), of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council (
2
).
9d.
By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources are necessary to deal with critical and clearly identified air safety matters and after prior consultation of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
10.
The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisations granted under paragraphs 8, 9, 9c and 9d within 2 weeks of such authorisation.
11.
The prohibitions in Article 3(1) and (2) shall not apply until 27 October 2023 to obligations arising from a contract concluded before 26 July 2023, or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such a contract.
1.
The Council, acting by unanimity upon a proposal from a Member State or from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the ‘High Representative’), shall establish and amend the list in the Annex.
2.
The Council shall communicate a decision pursuant to in paragraph 1, including the grounds for the listing, to the natural or legal person, entity or body concerned, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such natural or legal person, entity or body with an opportunity to submit observations.
3.
Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review the decision concerned and inform the natural or legal person, entity or body concerned accordingly.
1.
The Annex shall include the grounds for listing the natural or legal persons, entities or bodies referred to in Articles 2 and 3.
2.
The Annex shall also contain, where available, the information necessary to identify the natural or legal persons, entities or bodies concerned. With regard to natural persons, such information may include names and aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and identity card numbers, gender, address, if known; and function or profession. With regard to legal persons, entities or bodies, such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business.
1.
The Council and the High Representative shall process personal data in order to carry out their tasks under this Decision, in particular:
(a)
as regards the Council, for preparing and making amendments to the Annex;
(b)
as regards the High Representative, for preparing amendments to the Annex.
2.
The Council and the High Representative may process, where applicable, relevant data relating to criminal offences committed by listed natural persons, and to criminal convictions or security measures concerning such persons, only to the extent that such processing is necessary for the preparation of the Annex.
3.
For the purposes of this Decision, the Council and the High Representative are designated as ‘controller’ within the meaning of point (8) of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 (
3
) of the European Parliament and of the Council, in order to ensure that the natural persons concerned can exercise their rights under that Regulation.
No claims in connection with any contract or transaction the performance of which has been affected, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the measures imposed under this Decision, including claims for indemnity or any other claim of this type, such as a claim for compensation or a claim under a guarantee, in particular a claim for extension or payment of a bond, guarantee or indemnity, in particular a financial guarantee or financial indemnity, of whatever form, shall be satisfied, if they are made by:
(a)
designated natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in the Annex;
(b)
any natural or legal person, entity or body acting through or on behalf of one of the natural or legal persons, entities or bodies referred to in point (a).
It shall be prohibited to participate, knowingly or intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions set out in this Decision.
In order to maximise the impact of the measures set out in this Decision, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt restrictive measures similar to those provided for in this Decision.
This Decision shall apply until
27 July 2027
and shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.
The exceptions referred to in Article 3(7), (8) and (9) as regards Article 3(1) and (2) shall be reviewed at regular intervals, and at least every 12 months, or at the urgent request of any Member State, the High Representative or the Commission following a fundamental change in circumstances.
ANNEX I
List of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Articles 2 and 3
A.
Natural persons
Names (Transliteration into Latin script)
Names
Identifying information
Reasons for listing
Date of listing
1.
Hadi ZAHOURIAN
هادی ظهوریان
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shakad Sanat Asmari
POB: Tehran, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: Male
Passport number: 0055312047 (National ID)
Associated entities: Shakad Sanat Asmari
Hadi Zahourian is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shakad Sanat Asmari.
Shakad Sanat Asmari is an Iranian company that develops and manufactures components for the Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
As the CEO of Shakad Sanat Asmari, Hadi Zahourian is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
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3.
Ehsan Rahat VARNOSFADRANI
احسان راحت وارنوسفدرانی
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Chief scientist of Shakad Sanat Asmari
DOB: 1983
POB: Bahman, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: Male
Associated entities: Shakad Sanat Asmari
Ehsan Rahat Varnosfadrani is the Chief scientist and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shakad Sanat Asmari.
Shakad Sanat Asmari is an Iranian company that develops and manufactures components for the Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
As the Chief scientist and former CEO of Shakad Sanat Asmari, Ehsan Rahat Varnosfadrani is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
4.
Rahmatollah HEIDARI
a.k.a. Rehmatollah HEIDARI
رحمت الله حیدری
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Managing Director and member of the board of directors of Iran-based Baharestan Kish Company
DOB: 22.9.1985
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: Male
Associated entities: Baharestan Kish Company; Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Rahmatollah Heidari is the Managing Director and a member of the board of directors of Baharestan Kish Company.
Baharestan Kish Company manufactures unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
As the Managing Director and a member of the board of directors of Baharestan Kish Company, Rahmatollah Heidari is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
5.
Nader Khoon SIAVASH
نادر خون سیاوش
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Director of Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO)
DOB: 30.4.1963
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: Male
Passport number: 0028892753 (National ID)
Associated entities: Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO); Defence Industries Organization (DIO); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Nader Khoon Siavash is the Director of Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO).
AIO is an organisation which reports to the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), and is active in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.
As Director of AIO, Nader Khoon Siavash is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
6.
Ehsan IMANINEJAD
a.k.a. Ehsan IMANIJAD
احسان ایمانی نژاد
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif
DOB: 1982
POB: Shahrivar, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: Male
Associated entities: Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif
Ehsan Imaninejad is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif.
Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif (a.k.a. Daria Fanavar Borhan Sharif) is an Iranian company that offers aerospace engineering services and manufactures parts of the Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
As CEO of Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif, Ehsan Imaninejad is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
7.
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei ASHTIANI
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces
DOB: 1960
POB: Tehran, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani has been the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces since August 2024.
He was the Minister of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Iran (August 2021-August 2024) and was responsible for the EU-listed Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
MODAFL is responsible for the planning, logistics and funding of Iran’s Armed Forces. It is also a key player in Iran’s defence industry with multiple conglomerates and subordinates active in research and development, maintenance and manufacturing of military equipment, including the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
MODAFL is also involved in the set-up of a joint plant for the production of UAVs and the sale of UAVs to Russia intended for use in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
In his function as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani coordinates and oversees the conventional army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is a close associate of the Supreme Leader of Iran. As he oversees the IRGC, this also includes the IRGC Aerospace Force, responsible for Iran’s UAV program. He is thus in a supervising role for both the missile and the UAV program. In his role, he is also supporting Iranian military cooperation with Russia.
As Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani is directly involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
31.5.2024
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9.
Hossein Hatefi ARDAKANI
a.k.a.
Hasan HASHEM; Hossein Hatafi ARDAKANI; Hossein Hatfi ARDAKANI
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): chairperson of the board of directors of Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC; procurement agent for the IRGC
DOB: 21.09.1985
POB: Ardakan, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Passport number: U34290111 (Iran);
4449916581 (Iran)
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO); Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC
Associated individuals: Mehdi Dehghani MOHAMMADABADI
Hossein Hatefi Ardakani serves as chairperson of the board of directors and is a shareholder of Iran-based and EU-listed Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC.
Using a complex network of shell and foreign companies, including EU-listed Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC, Ardakani supports the IRGC SSJO’s efforts in obtaining crucial goods for the UAV production.
As chairperson of the board of Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC, he is responsible for leading the company’s board, defining its strategic objectives and overseeing its business, hence he is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia.
Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is therefore supporting Iran’s UAV programme. He is also involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
31.5.2024
10.
Mehdi Dehghani MOHAMMADABADI
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): CEO of Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC
DOB: 23.09.1982
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Passport number: 4433172081 (Iran)
Associated entities: Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO); Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC
Associated individuals: Hossein Hatefi ARDAKANI
Mehdi Dehghani Mohammadabadi serves as CEO, member of the board of directors, as well as a shareholder of the Iran-based and EU-listed Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC.
Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is a company involved in the supply of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) items to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO).
As CEO, he is responsible for managing and steering the company. As a member of the board, he is involved in all significant decisions the company takes. Hence he is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia.
Mehdi Dehghani Mohammadabadi is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV programme. He is also involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
31.5.2024
11.
Ismail QAANI
a.k.a. Esma’il QANI; Esmaeil GHA’ANI; Esmaeil GHAANI; Esmail QA’ANI; Ismail Akbar QAANI
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Commander of the IRGC Qods Force
DOB: 08.08.1957
POB: Mashad, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Rank: Brigadier-General
Passport number: D9003033; D9008347
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); IRGC-Qods Force
Ismail Qaani is the Commander of the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
The IRGC-QF is responsible for orchestrating a network of regional militias that have aggressively expanded Iran’s military influence across the Arab world in recent decades.
Under Qaani’s command, the IRGC-QF facilitates and supports unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and missile attacks by transferring Iranian weapons to militias in the Middle East and Red Sea region.
Under Qaani’s orders, the IRGC-QF enables and supports the drone and missile attacks by Houthis.
Therefore, in his capacity as leader of the IRGC-QF, Ismail Qaani is involved in transferring Iran’s missiles and UAVs to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and Red Sea region.
31.5.2024
12.
Afshin Khaji FARD
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Head of Iranian Aviations Industries Organisation (IAIO)
POB: Abadan, Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
National ID no.: 1819457850
Associated entities: Iranian Aviations Industries Organisation (IAIO); Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL)
Afshin Khaji Fard is the head of the EU-listed Iranian Aviations Industries Organisation (IAIO), a state-owned company under the authority of the EU-listed Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
The IAIO is responsible for planning and managing Iran’s military aviation industry, including developing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
In his capacity as head of the IAIO, Fard has publicly promoted Iran’s UAV industry and frequently stated that the IAIO is actively involved in innovating Iran’s UAVs.
Therefore, Afshin Khaji Fard is supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
31.5.2024
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15.
Ali JAFARABADI
علی جعفرآبادی
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Space Division
DOB: 1975
POB: Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Ali Jafarabadi is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Space Division.
The IRGC Aerospace Force Space Division has operational control over several Iranian missile systems and is involved in the development and future launch of satellite carriers, which are essential for the development of long-range ballistic missile systems, which Iran continues to develop.
Therefore, Ali Jafarabadi is involved in the development of the Iranian missile programme.
14.10.2024
16.
Mehdi GOGERDCHIAN
مهدی گوگردچیان
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): managing director of Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA)
DOB: 14.8.1975
POB: Iran
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Passport number: 1286966558 (Iran)
Mehdi Gogerdchian is the managing director of EU-listed Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA). The company is controlled by the EU-listed Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), a subsidiary of the EU-listed Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), which is responsible for planning and managing Iran’s military aviation industry.
HESA specialises in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), especially Shahed drones, which are being used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Mehdi Gogerdchian is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
14.10.2024
17.
Seyed Hamzeh GHALANDARI
سید حمزه قلندری
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): deputy defence minister of Iran
DOB: 16.7.1984
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Passport number: D10009455 (Iran)
Seyed Hamzeh Ghalandari is the deputy defence minister of Iran, with a focus on international affairs within the ministry.
The EU-listed Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) is responsible for the Iranian arms industry, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ballistic missiles.
In light of his high-level role as deputy defence minister, Seyed Hamzeh Ghalandari is involved in the development of Iran’s UAV and missile programmes.
14.10.2024
18.
Reza Khosravi MOGHADDAM
رضا خسروي مقدم
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Iranian military attaché in Russia
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Reza Khosravi Moghaddam is the military attaché of the Iranian embassy in Russia, representing and promoting his country’s defence industry. He is responsible for bilateral relations in this field.
In his function, Moghaddam is a forward element of the Iranian EU-listed Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). MODAFL is responsible for the Iranian arms industry, including the development and production of military weapons, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ballistic missiles.
In his role, Moghaddam actively promotes the defence industry of Iran, and in particular the arms trade between Iran and Russia, thereby promoting Iran’s UAV and missile programmes.
Iran has been supplying Russia with UAVs and ballistic missiles that are being deployed by Russia against Ukraine.
Therefore, Reza Khosravi Moghaddam is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programme.
14.10.2024
19.
Seid Mir Ahmad NOOSHIN
سید میراحمد نوشین
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): director of the Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO)
DOB: 11.1.1966
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Passport number: G9311208
Seid Mir Ahmad Nooshin is the director of EU-listed Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO). The AIO is an organisation which reports to the EU-listed Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) and plays a key role in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and ballistic missile programmes. The AIO oversees Iran’s production of missiles, including by EU-listed entities Shahid Hemmat Industries Group (SHIG) and Shahid Baheri Industrial Group (SBIG).
Seid Mir Ahmad Nooshin is therefore involved in Iran’s missile programme.
14.10.2024
20.
Mohammad Reza KHIABANI
محمدرضا مدرس خیابانی
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Director of IRISL
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Associated entities: Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC/SSJO)
Mohammad Reza Khiabani is the director of the EU-listed Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which is a major Iranian maritime carrier.
For years, ships belonging to or managed by IRISL or its affiliated companies, have been implicated in shipping military related cargo and other activities aimed at providing support to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, in particular in relation with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and some of its branches, notably the (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) and the (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC/SSJO).
The (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) converts container ships owned or previously owned by IRISL Group into drone carriers. The IRGCN is part of the IRGC, and includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) division and a missiles division. The IRGCN is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and involved in transferring Iran’s missiles to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
The IRGC/SSJO is a research and development unit that is part of the IRGC that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment. The IRGC/SSJO is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and in transferring Iranian UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Therefore, in his principal managerial position as director of IRISL, Mohammad Reza Khiabani is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, and is associated with branches of the IRGC, in particular the (EU-listed) IRGC/SSJO and the (EU-listed) IRGCN.
18.11.2024
21.
Amir RADFAR
امیر رادفر
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Director of Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG)
DOB: 22.12.1971
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Amir Radfar is the director of Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG). SBIG manufactures solid-fuel ballistic missiles and is a subsidiary of the EU-listed Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), which oversees the development and production of Iran’s ballistic missiles. Amir Radfar is therefore involved in Iran’s missile programme.
29.1.2026
22.
Hossein HEMSI
Position(s): CEO and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company
DOB: 27.10.1982
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
National ID number: 0532987276
Hossein Hemsi is the CEO and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE). FSE is a private company supplying critical electronic components and jam-resistance guidance systems to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO) and thereby involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.
Therefore, in his capacity as CEO and shareholder of FSE, Hossein Hemsi is involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
29.1.2026
23.
Armin Ghorsi ANBARAN
عنبران آرمین قرصی
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Board Member and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company
DOB: 21.9.1983
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
National ID number: 0065911601
Armin Ghorsi Anbaran is a Board Member and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE). FSE is a private company supplying critical electronic components and jam-resistance guidance systems to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO) and thereby is involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.
Therefore, in his capacity as Board Member and shareholder of FSE, Armin Ghorsi Anbaran is involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
29.1.2026
24.
Hossein BAKSHAYESH
حسین بخشایش
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): CEO and Managing Director of Sahara Thunder
DOB: 22.5.1964
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
National ID number: 1189810190
Hossein Bakshayesh is the CEO and managing director of Sahara Thunder. Sahara Thunder is an Iranian import-export trading company which acts as a front company for the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). In this capacity, it supplies unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), individual components, and related technology to Russia and receives payment from Russia for delivery of those goods and services.
As CEO and managing director of Sahara Thunder, Hossein Bakshayesh therefore supplies and is otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
29.1.2026
25.
Mohammad AKBARZADEH
محمد اکبرزاده
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Deputy Commander for Political Affairs of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN)
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Mohammad Akbarzadeh is Deputy Commander for Political Affairs of the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) and acts as the spokesperson for the IRGCN.
The IRGCN implements Iran’s policies undermining the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz by enforcing a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz and by threatening, harassing, and attacking multiple commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In his statements, Akbarzadeh states that Iran has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to use missiles or drones against vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Mohammad Akbarzadeh therefore supports and implements Iran’s actions and policies undermining the freedom of navigation in the Middle East.
8.6.2026
26.
Hamid HOSSEINI
حمید حسینی
(Farsi spelling)
Position(s): Spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union.
Nationality: Iranian
Gender: male
Hamid Hosseini is the spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union and member of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce.
Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union is an industry association whose members are companies involved in the production and export of petroleum, gas and petrochemicals products. The Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps are heavily involved in Iran’s oil exports.
Iran has implemented a policy which requires vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to submit information, undergo assessment, and pay transit fees to Iranian authorities. In his capacity as spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union Hosseini explains and promotes this policy through statements in international and Iranian media outlets.
Hamid Hosseini therefore supports and implements Iran’s actions and policies undermining the freedom of navigation in the Middle East.
8.6.2026
B.
Legal persons, entities and bodies
Names (Transliteration into Latin script)
Names
Identifying information
Reasons for listing
Date of listing
1.
Shakad Sanat Asmari
شکاد صنعت آسماری
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Haft-e Tir Sq, 378 Moftah Shomali St, third floor, Tehran, Iran, postal code 1588944546
Type of entity: Limited Liability Company
Place of registration: Tehran, Iran
Date of registration: 24.10.2016
Principal place of business: Iran
Shakad Sanat Asmari is an Iranian company that develops and manufactures components for the Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
It is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
National ID: 14006189580
Registration number: 498744
Associated individuals: Hadi Zahourian (Chief Executive Officer); Mohammad Shahab Khanian (Deputy Chief Executive Officer); Ehsan Rahat Varnosfadrani (Chief scientist and former Chief Executive Officer)
2.
Baharestan Kish Company
شرکت بهارستان کیش
(Farsi spelling)
Address no. 1: Unit 17, Fifth Floor, Yas Building, Number 116, Sheikh Fazlollah Highway, Teimuri Blvd, before Sharif University Metro Station, Tehran, Iran;
Address no. 2: Unit 18, Fifth Floor, Yas Building, Number 116, Sheikh Fazlollah Highway, Teimuri Blvd, before Sharif University Metro Station, Tehran, Iran;
Address no. 3: Unit 19, Fifth Floor, Yas Building, Number 116, Sheikh Fazlollah Highway, Teimuri Blvd, before Sharif University Metro Station, Tehran 1459994450, Iran;
Address no. 4: No 47, East 18th Street, Farhang Boulevard, Sa’adat Abad, Tehran 1997857976, Iran;
Address no. 5: Unit 2, First Floor, EX35, Number 2, Exhibition Industrial Town, Kish Island 7941659854, Iran;
Place of registration:Iran
Date of registration: 2002
Associated individuals: Rahmatollah Heidari (Managing Director and a member of the board of directors)
Baharestan Kish Company manufactures unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The company has also worked on Shahed UAV components, which were exported to Russia.
Baharestan Kish Company has overseen various defense-related projects, which included the manufacturing of UAVs.
It is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
3.
Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif
a.k.a.
Daria Fanavar Borhan Sharif; Sadid Sazeh Parvaz Sharif
سدید سازه پرواز شریف/داریا فن آور برهان شریف/شرکت سعد سازه فراز شریف
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Tehran Province – Tehran City – Central Sector – Tehran City – Shahrak Ansar Neighborhood – Tehran Karaj Highway – Chogan Street 9 – Plate 0 – Ground Floor
Type of entity: Limited Liability Company
Place of registration:Tehran, Iran
Date of registration: 2017
Registration number: 534295
Principal place of business: Iran
Associated individuals: Ehsan Imaninejad (Chief Executive Officer)
Saad Sazeh Faraz Sharif is an Iranian company that offers aerospace engineering services and manufactures parts of the Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
It is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
4.
Sarmad Electronic Sepahan Company
a.k.a.
Sarmad Electronics; Sarmad Electronic Sepahan; Sarmad Electronics Co.
سرمد الکترونیک سپاهان
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Second Floor, No 309, Alley 28, South Abou Na’im Street, Jaber Ansari Street, Isfahan, Iran
Place of registration: Iran
Date of registration: 2014
Principal place of business: Iran
Sarmad Electronic Sepahan Company is an Iranian company that produces the specific components used in Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Those UAVs are deployed by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine. Servomotors and flowmotors in detached Iranian UAVs found on the Ukrainian battlefield have been traced back directly to Sarmad Electronic Sepahan Company.
The company itself advertises its activities in Iran by claiming to be active in large sensitive industries in the country, including that of UAVs.
It is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
5.
Kimia Part Sivan Company (KIPAS)
a.k.a.
Kimiar Parts Sibon
شرکت کیمیا پارت سیوان (کیپس)
(Farsi spelling)
Address: 1st Street, 6th Side Street, No 81, Jey Industrial Park, Isfahan 8376100000, Iran;
Place of registration: Iran
Registration number: 10320661315 or 414950 or 47779.
Kimia Part Sivan Company (KIPAS) is an Iran-based company that has worked with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force (IRGC-QF) to improve the force’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.
KIPAS officials have conducted UAV flight tests for the IRGC-QF and have provided technical assistance for IRGC-QF UAVs transferred to Iraq for use in IRGC-QF operations. KIPAS has also procured valuable UAV components for onward use by the IRGC.
It is therefore supporting and involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
11.12.2023
6.
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHG)
a.k.a. Khatam al-Anbiye Central Headquarters; KACHQ
(Farsi spelling)
Type of entity: government entity
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Associated individuals: Gholam Ali RASHID (commander of KCHG)
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHG) is the central entity in the command chain of Iran’s armed forces making operational military decisions, as well as coordinating between Iran’s conventional army (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which both procure and deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The KCHG’s mission is to oversee offensive and defensive operations, including through its regional and thematic headquarters such as the ones in the Persian Gulf or Gulf of Oman, which report to the main headquarters. It is also responsible for planning and coordinating joint military operations, including drills.
The KCHG is headed by the EU-listed IRGC commander Gholam Ali Rashid, who has overseen UAV deployments and supervised UAV battlefield readiness in drills and exercises.
Preceding IRGC and Artesh in the command chain, thereby overseeing all of Iran’s armed forces, intelligence and EU-listed Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters is at the core of Iran’s military forces and therefore involved in transferring UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. Furthermore, the KCHG is involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
31.5.2024
7.
Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC
a.k.a. Kavan Electronics;
Kavan Electronic co. LTD;
Kavan Electronic Company;
Kavan Electronic Sadr Aria Engineering Limited Liability Company
(Farsi spelling)
Address: No 63, Unit 4, Shahrara, Patrice Lumumba St., Abshori Sharghi St., Tehran 144593491, Iran
Type of entity: limited liability company (LLC)
Place of registration: Iran
Date of registration: 13.07.2016
Registration number: 495080 (Iran)
National ID number: 14005997725 (Iran)
Principal place of business: Iran
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO)
Associated individuals:
Hossein Hatefi ARDAKANI (Chairman of the Board of Directors); Mehdi Dehghani MOHAMMADABADI (CEO)
Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is an Iran-based company procuring and selling servomotors and other components relevant for the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO)
The company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors is the EU-listed Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, who oversees a transnational procurement network that spans the Middle East and East Asia, which caters for the production of UAVs overseen by the IRGC SSJO.
Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV programme. It is also involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
31.5.2024
8.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN)
a.k.a.
Nirooy-e Daryaei-e Sepah;
NEDSA
(Farsi spelling)
Type of entity: government entity
Place of registration: Bandar Abbas, Iran
Date of registration: 1981
Principal place of business: Iran
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) is part of the IRGC, and includes an unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) division and a missiles division.
The IRGC Navy is equipped with Iranian UAVs and missiles and engages in asymmetrical warfare methods.
The IRGC Navy has a Naval Academy in which it provides training on firing anti-ship missiles and operating UAVs. Iranian-backed militias and proxies are trained at the Naval Academy.
The IRGC Navy is involved in facilitating the transport of Iranian arms, including Iranian UAVs and missiles. Those missiles and UAVs are deployed by armed groups like the Houthis and Hezbollah to undermine peace and security in the Middle East and Red Sea region.
Therefore, the IRGC Navy is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and involved in transferring Iran’s missiles to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
31.5.2024
9.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO)
سازمان تحقیقات و جهادخودکفایی سپاه پاسداران
(Farsi spelling)
Type of entity: government entity
Place of registration: Iran
Principal place of business: Iran
Associated entities: Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO) is a research and development unit that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment.
As part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC SSJO has been involved in research, development and procurement activities linked to the development of Iranian UAVs and missiles.
The IRGC SSJO is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and in transferring Iranian UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
24.6.2024
10.
Saha Airlines
هواپیمایی ساها
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Ayat Saeedi St., 65 meters from Fatah, Tehran, Iran
Type of entity: government entity
Place of registration: Tehran, Iran
Saha Airlines is an Iranian state airline, wholly owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. It has been used repeatedly to transfer Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies to Russia, which have been used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Saha Airlines is therefore involved in transferring Iranian-made UAVs and related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
14.10.2024
11.
Mahan Air
ماهان ایر
(Farsi spelling)
Address: No 21 Mahan Air Tower – Azadegan Street, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran
Post box 1481655761
Place of registration: Tehran, Iran
Mahan Air is a private Iranian airline based in Tehran.
It has been used repeatedly to transfer Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies to Russia, which have been used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Mahan Air is therefore involved in transferring Iranian-made UAVs and related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
14.10.2024
12.
Iran Air
(a.k.a. the Airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Homa; Iran Air Cargo; Iran Air Ground Services; Iran Air Catering)
ایران ایر
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Central Offices, Airport Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
Type of entity: government entity
Place of registration: Tehran, Iran
Iran Air is an Iranian state airline controlled by Iran’s Ministry of Infrastructure, and therefore subordinate to the country’s military-political leadership.
It has been used repeatedly to transfer Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies to Russia, which have been used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Iran Air is therefore involved in transferring Iranian-made UAVs and related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
14.10.2024
13.
Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co.
(a.k.a. Dynamic Electronic Frequency Engineering Limited Liability Company)
بسامد الکترونیک پویا
(Farsi spelling)
Address: No. 63 Unit 4, Shahrara, Patrice Lumumba St. Abshori St., Tehran, 144593491, Iran
Type of entity: limited liability company
Registration number: 466887
National ID number: 14004684489
Associated individuals: Hossein Hatefi Ardakani (CEO)
Associated entities: Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC
Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co. is an Iranian procurement firm. It is part of a procurement network overseen by EU-listed Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co.’s CEO and largest shareholder.
Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is an Iranian businessman who is involved, through the procurement network he oversees, in the supply of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) items to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO), which are then supplied to Russia to support Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co. is therefore associated with a natural person involved in Iran’s UAV programme and in transferring Iranian-made UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
14.10.2024
14.
Iran Alumina Company (IAC)
(a.k.a. I.A.C.; Iran Alumina Co.)
آلومینای ایران شرکت
(Farsi spelling)
Address 1: 100, Somayyeh St., Tehran, Iran (head office)
Address 2: Kilometer 7 turnpike Sankhast, Jajarm, North Khorasan, Iran (factory)
Principal place of business: Khorasan province, Iran
Iran Alumina Company (IAC) is Iran’s sole producer of aluminium oxide (Al 2 O 3 ) or alumina powder, which is used in the fabrication of solid fuel propellant used to launch rockets and missiles. The facility operates on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in producing missile fuel from metal powder. IAC is a subsidiary of the state-owned mines and metal holding company Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organisation (IMIDRO), which is controlled by the Iranian Ministry of Industries and Mines.
Therefore, Iran Alumina Company (IAC) is involved in Iran’s missile programme.
14.10.2024
15.
Shahid Haj Ali Movahed Research Center
(a.k.a. Shahid Movahed Industry; Shahid Mohaved Industries; SHIG Department 7500)
مرکز تحقیقات شهید حاج علی
موحد
(Farsi spelling)
Address: c/o SHIG, Damavand Tehran Highway, PO Box 16595-159, Tehran, Iran
Principal place of business: Tehran Province, Iran
Shahid Haj Ali Movahed Research Center is a subsidiary of the EU-listed Shahid Hemmat Industries Group (SHIG), an industrial group subordinate to the state-controlled EU-listed Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO), which supports Iran’s liquid-propellant ballistic missile programme.
The Center has been involved in the research, testing and manufacture of Iranian missiles. The Center is directly involved in missile development, including in the context of cooperation between Iran and the DPRK, from which it received specialist support for the development of long-range missiles.
Therefore, Shahid Haj Ali Movahed Research Center is involved in Iran’s missile programme.
14.10.2024
16.
Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company
(a.k.a. Teyf Tadbir Arya Engineering Company; Teif Tadbir Arya; Teyf Tadbir Aria)
شرکت مهندسی تیف تدبیر
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Unit 10, No. 1, End of Bahar, Kardan Street, Patrice Street, Tehran 144596443, Iran
Registration number: 427320 (Iran)
Associated individuals: Hossein Hatefi Ardakani (CEO)
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO)
Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company is an Iranian procurement firm. Its CEO is EU-listed Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, an Iranian businessman who oversees a transnational procurement network for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components. He operates through his Tehran-based firms, including Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company and the EU-listed Kavan Electronics LLC.
Through his procurement network, Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is involved in the supply of UAV items to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO). These items are used in Iran’s Shahed-series UAVs, which Iran supplies to Russia to support Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company is therefore associated with natural and legal persons and entities involved in Iranian-made UAV programme and also involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
14.10.2024
17.
MG Flot LLC
Address: Apartment 1, ul Lenina, Akhty, 18D, 368730, Russia
Type of entity: shipping company
Registration number: IMO 6016988
MG Flot LLC is a Russian shipping company whose vessels are involved in shipping Iranian military-related commodities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) components, to Russia.
MG Flot LLC’s vessels, including the cargo ship Rasul Gamzatov (IMO: 8861058; MMSI: 273157300), have been transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including UAV components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
Therefore, MG Flot LLC is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
18.11.2024
18.
VTS Broker LLC
Address: Office 19, ul Dzerzhinskogo, 72B, Astrakhan, 414015, Russia
Type of entity: shipping company
Registration number: IMO 5122966
VTS Broker LLC is a Russian shipping company whose vessels are involved in shipping Iranian military-related commodities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) components, to Russia.
VTS Broker LLC’s vessels, including the cargo ship Musa Jalil (IMO: 8846814; MMSI: 273353660), have been transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including UAV components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
Therefore, VTS Broker LLC is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
18.11.2024
19.
Arapax LLC
Address: Apartment 6, ul Savushkina, 2, Astrakhan, 414056, Russia
Type of entity: shipping company
Registration number: IMO 6189893
Arapax LLC is a Russian shipping company whose vessels are involved in shipping Iranian military-related commodities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) components, to Russia.
Arapax LLC’s vessels, including the cargo ship Begey (IMO: 8943210; MMSI: 273421560), have been transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including UAV components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
Therefore, Arapax LLC is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
18.11.2024
20.
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)
گروه کشتیرانی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
(Farsi spelling)
Place of registration: Iran
Associated individuals: Mohammad Reza Khiabani (director)
Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC/SSJO)
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is a major Iranian maritime carrier.
For years, ships belonging to or managed by IRISL or its affiliated companies, have been implicated in shipping military related cargo and other activities aimed at providing support to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, in particular in relation with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and some of its branches, notably the (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) and the (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC/SSJO).
The (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) converts container ships owned or previously owned by IRISL Group into drone carriers. The IRGCN is part of the IRGC, and includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) division and a missiles division. The IRGCN is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and involved in transferring Iran’s missiles to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
The IRGC/SSJO is a research and development unit that is part of the IRGC that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment. The IRGC/SSJO is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and in transferring Iranian UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Therefore, IRISL is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, and is associated with branches of the IRGC, in particular the (EU-listed) IRGC/SSJO and the (EU-listed) IRGCN.
18.11.2024
21.
Sahara Thunder
a.k.a. Tondar Sahara Co.
a.k.a. Tondar Sahra Private Limited Company
a.k.a. Desert Thunder Company
شرکت تندر صحرا
(Farsi spelling)
Address: No. 2, Moghadas Alley, Ghasir St., Beheshti St. Tehran, Iran
Address: Fifth Floor, No. 2, Shahid Hassan Moghadam Alley, Shahid Ahmad Ghsir Str. Argentine, Saei St. Tehran, Iran
Place of registration: Iran
Business Registration Number 94186
National ID: 10101382714
Chamber of Commerce Number:131454
Website: www.saharathunder.com
Sahara Thunder is an Iranian import-export trading company which acts as a front company for the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). In this capacity, it supplies unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), individual components, and related technology to Russia and receives payment from Russia for delivery of those goods and services.
Therefore, Sahara Thunder supplies and is otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
29.1.2026
22.
Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE)
شرکت فن آوران صنعت ارتباطات
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Yousef Abad Neighbourhood, Kordestan Express Way, Seyyed Sohrab Akhlaqi street 37, Tehran, Iran
Type of entity: Private company
National ID: 10102884046
Business Number: 247799
Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE) is a private company supplying critical electronic components and jam-resistant guidance systems to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO). It is also a member of the Iranian Aviation and Space Industries Association (IASIA), which procures components on behalf of the IRGC for the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
FSE is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV programme.
29.1.2026
23.
Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co.
پیشگامان تجارت رفیع نوین
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Tehran Leyzan Hossein Abad Javanshir Street, Corner of Ordibehesht St., No. 10, Postal Code: 166993356, Iran
Type of entity: Private Limited Company
Place of registration: Iran
Date of registration: 10.12.2007
Registration number: 311045
National ID: 10103503385
Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co. is a private company with links to entities involved in Iran’s missile programme. Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co. has procured significant amounts of ammonium perchlorate, a key propellant for solid-fuel missiles, from foreign suppliers for Iran’s missile program. Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co. is therefore involved in Iran’s missile programme.
29.1.2026
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Arsang Safe Trading Co.
شزکت ایمن تجارت ارسنگ
(Farsi spelling)
Address: 901, Negin Saii Tower, Vali-asr St., 14338 Tehran, 901, Negin Saii Tower, vali-asr st., 14338, Iran
Place of registration: Iran
Date of registration: 3.3.2014
Registration number: 450913
Arsang Safe Trading Co. is instrumental in aiding Russia’s acquisition of Close Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBMs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Iran through its collaboration with Sahara Thunder. The Supply, Research, and Industry Affairs Section of Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) oversees these military deals, playing a leading role in Iran's military research and development efforts.
Sahara Thunder has had time charter contracts with India-based companies for the vessel CHEM, which has been used for multiple shipments of UAVs, since 2022. Arsang Safe Trading Co. provided ship management services for these shipments, ensuring the smooth transfer of UAVs.
As a subsidiary of MODAFL, Sahara Thunder is crucial in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of UAVs used by Russia in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
Arsang Safe Trading Co. is associated with Sahara Thunder and is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
29.1.2026
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Asia Marine Crown Agency
a.k.a. Asia Marine Crown Shipping Agency
a.k.a. Asia Marine Crown Shipping Agency Services Company
a.k.a. Taj Daryaye Asia
شرکت تاج دریای آسیا
(Farsi spelling)
Address: Unit. 7, 1st Floor, BLDG No. 21, Kar Va Tejarat Av., Vanak St., Vanak Sq, Tehran, Iran
Place of registration: Iran
Date of registration: 9.1.2019
Registration number: 10977
ID number: 14008069775
Asia Marine Crown Agency is a front company for Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). This agency has served as the port agent in Bandar Abbas, Iran, facilitating several shipments of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parts and dual use goods for Sahara Thunder projects which provide UAVs to Russia. Sahara Thunder, another MODAFL front company, oversees Iran’s commercial activities related to the design, development, manufacture, and sale of UAVs, many of which are transferred to Russia for use in its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Asia Marine Crown Agency is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
29.1.2026
26.
Khojir Missile Development and Production
a.k.a. Khojir Missile Production Complex
Location: Teheran Province, Iran
Place of registration: Iran
Khojir Missile Development and Production is leading Iran’s ballistic missile programme, which is massively expanding its production capabilities. Khojir Missile Development and Production was expanded significantly in recent years to build weapons for Russia and the so-called ‘Axis of Resistance’. This expansion follows an October 2022 deal where Iran agreed to supply missiles to Russia for its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Iran has sent powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles to Russia, including Fath-360 Close Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBMs). Khojir facility is used to produce various missile typesand is managed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Ministry (MODAFL). These facilities are used to develop and manufacture advanced weapons systems, including solid-propellant ballistic missiles.
Therefore, Khojir Missile Development and Production is supplying or otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.
29.1.2026
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) Hormozgan Provincial Command
Place of registration: Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) Hormozgan Provincial Command is a sub-division of the EU-listed IRGCN. The IRGCN has assumed control of the Strait of Hormuz and implemented a toll system in the Strait whereby vessels are required to provide identifying documentation as well as cargo and destination information to intermediaries who then pass the information on to the Hormozgan Provincial Command. On the basis of this information, the Hormozgan Provincial Command screens vessels and determines which ones are allowed to transit through the Strait, sometimes subject to the payment of a toll.
The IRGCN’s Hormozgan Provincial Command therefore implements Iran’s actions or policies undermining the freedom of navigation in the Middle East.
8.6.2026
ANNEX II
List of ports and locks referred to in Article 1a
Name
Grounds for inclusion
Date of application
1.
Amirabad Port, Iran
Article 1a(1), point (d): used for the transfer of Iranian UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine
18.11.2024
2.
Anzali Port, Iran
Article 1a(1), point (d): used for the transfer of Iranian UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine
18.11.2024
