Article 1
Open ↗Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘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) the following article is inserted: ‘Article 1a 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.’ ; (3) in Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘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); or (c) associated with natural persons referred to in point (a) or (b); as listed in Annex I.’ ; (4) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘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); or, (c) associated with natural or legal persons, entities or bodies referred to in point (a) or (b); as listed in Annex I, shall be frozen.’ ; (b) the following paragraphs are inserted: ‘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 ( *1 ) . 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. ( *1 ) Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 ( OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1 ).’;" (c) paragraph 10 is replaced by the following: ‘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.’ ; (5) the Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision; (6) Annex II is added in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.