Iran-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets Iran’s Shadow Fleet, Networks Supplying Ballistic Missile and ACW Programs

Additions:

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: [IRAN-CON-ARMS-EO] Executive Order 13949

ABEDINI, Mohammad

• Address: Iran
• DOB: 27 Aug 1995
• Nationality: Iran
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Gender: Male
• Passport: T54523589 (Iran)
• National ID No.: 5100152982 (Iran)
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES

Supplemental Information: Mohammad Abedini is an official of Qods Aviation Industries (QAI), an Iranian aerospace company that designs and manufactures Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the IRGC. He has been involved in coordinating the production of drone components used by the Iranian military and exported to Russia for use in the conflict in Ukraine.

JAFARI, Mehrdad

• Address: Iran
• DOB: 25 Dec 1986
• Nationality: Iran
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Gender: Male
• Passport: A65005073 (Iran)
• National ID No.: 0080721966 (Iran)
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES

Supplemental Information: Mehrdad Jafari serves as a technical specialist at Qods Aviation Industries (QAI). He is responsible for overseeing the integration of advanced sensors and navigation systems into Iran’s Shahed-series UAVs, which have been designated as a threat to regional stability.

SHARIATZADEH, Ebrahim

• Address: Iran
• DOB: 07 Jan 1985
• Nationality: Iran
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Gender: Male
• Passport: 101957390 (Iran)
• National ID No.: 0829468048 (Iran)
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES

Supplemental Information: Ebrahim Shariatzadeh is a manager within the procurement department of QAI. He has facilitated the acquisition of critical electronic components from foreign suppliers, bypassing international export controls to support Iran’s ballistic missile and ACW programs.

ZAND, Mehdi

• Address: Iran
• DOB: 06 Apr 1986
• Nationality: Iran
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Gender: Male
• National ID No.: 0386329192 (Iran)
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES

Supplemental Information: Mehdi Zand is an engineer at QAI who has contributed to the research and development of long-range UAVs. His work supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC ASF) in enhancing its asymmetric warfare capabilities.

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Programs:

• OFAC Programs:
  • [NPWMD] Non-Proliferation Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • [IFSR] Iran-Related Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561

ADAK PARGAS PARS TRADING COMPANY

• Address: Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Organization Established Date: 06 Mar 2023
• National ID No.: 14012064114 (Iran)
• Registration Number: 22875 (Iran)
• Linked to: KLINGE, Marco

Supplemental Information: Adak Pargas Pars Trading Company is an Iranian procurement firm used by Marco Klinge to acquire dual-use machinery and electronics for the IRGC. The company acts as a front to mask the ultimate end-user of restricted industrial products.

ALTIS TEKSTIL MAKINA TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

• AKA: ALTIS TEXTILE MACHINERY TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
• Address: Yakupulu Neighborhood, Hurriyet Boulevard, Skyport Site, Skyport Residence, No. 1, Suite No. 62, Beylikduzu, Istanbul 34524, Turkey
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Organization Established Date: 24 Dec 2024
• Business Registration Number: 1059763 (Turkey)
• Linked to: OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY

Supplemental Information: Altis Tekstil is a Turkey-based front company for Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado Co). It has been utilized to procure engines and other UAV components for the IRGC, exploiting its location in Turkey to facilitate shipments into Iran.

ARYA GLOBAL GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

• Address: 198, No:22-1 Atakoy 7-8-9-10, Kisim Mahallesi, Cobancesme E-5 Yan Yol Caddesi, Bakirkoy, Istanbul 34158, Turkey
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Organization Established Date: 08 Oct 2024
• Tax ID No.: 0861684402 (Turkey)
• Business Registration Number: 1042035 (Turkey)
• Linked to: OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY

Supplemental Information: Arya Global Gida is part of a procurement network in Turkey that supports the Iranian defense industry. It coordinates with other designated entities to source high-precision equipment required for ballistic missile guidance systems.

MOSTAFA ROKNIFARD PRIME CHOICE GENERAL TRADING LLC

• AKA: MOSTAFA ROKNIFARD PERFUMES AND COSMETICS TRADING LLC
• Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Organization Established Date: 01 Oct 2021 to 31 Oct 2021
• Commercial Registry Number: 1627661 (United Arab Emirates)
• Chamber of Commerce Number: 377082 (United Arab Emirates)
• Business Registration Number: 996003 (United Arab Emirates)
• Linked to: KLINGE, Marco

Supplemental Information: This UAE-based entity is controlled by Marco Klinge and serves as a financial hub for laundering the proceeds of illicit Iranian oil sales and funding procurement operations for Iran’s missile programs.

UTUS GUMRUKLEME GIDA TEKSTIL ITHALAT IHRACAT DIS TICARET VE SANAYI LIMITED SIRKETI

• Address: 198, No:22-1 Atakoy 7-8-9-10, Kisim Mahallesi, Cobancesme, E-5 Yan Yol Caddesi, Bakirkoy, Istanbul 34158, Turkey
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Organization Established Date: 06 Dec 2024
• Tax ID No.: 8971008150 (Turkey)
• Business Registration Number: 1055686 (Turkey)
• Linked to: OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY

Supplemental Information: Utus Gumrukleme is a key nodes in the Turkish-Iranian procurement network, facilitating the shipment of electronic components to Mado Co in Iran, which are then used in the assembly of attack drones.

OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902] Executive Order 13902

BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY

• AKA: BEHENGAM TADBEER QESHM SHIPPING COMPANY
• Address:
  • Gholestan Boulevard, Between Imam Gholi Khan Square and Hafez Square, Saman Administrative Site, Qeshm, Iran 7951613612, Iran
  • Irancheh, Iran
• Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
• Organization Established Date: 25 Dec 2012
• National ID No.: 14003124066 (Iran)
• Identification Number: IMO 5965711
• Registration Number: 3663 (Iran)

Supplemental Information: Behengam Tadbir Qeshm is an Iranian ship management firm that operates tankers transporting Iranian petroleum to international markets. It is part of the “shadow fleet” network used by the Iranian regime to generate revenue despite international sanctions.

GOLDWAVE MARITIME SERVICES INC

• Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
• Organization Established Date: 21 Aug 2024
• Identification Number: IMO 0042648
• Registration Number: 127600 (Marshall Islands)

Supplemental Information: Goldwave Maritime Services Inc is the registered owner of the vessel REMIZ. It was established for the purpose of owning and managing shadow fleet vessels that transport Iranian crude oil.

ITHAKI MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

• Address: Global Plaza Tower, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama
• Organization Established Date: 2022
• RUC #: 155721579-2-2022 (Panama)
• Identification Number: IMO 6329280

Supplemental Information: Ithaki Maritime and Trading S.A. is a Panama-based shipping company that owns the vessel DANUTA I. The company is involved in the maritime transportation of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to buyers in East Asia.

KAITO NAVIGATION SA

• Address: 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia
• Organization Established Date: 2024
• Identification Number: IMO 0092021

Supplemental Information: Kaito Navigation SA is a Liberian-registered entity that serves as the owner of the LPG tanker ALAA. It facilitates the illicit export of Iranian petrochemical products.

MISTRAL FLEET CO LTD

• AKA: MISTRAL FLEET COMPANY LIMITED
• Address: Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British
• Nationality of Registration: Virgin Islands, British
• Organization Established Date: 2025
• Identification Number: IMO 0334947

Supplemental Information: Mistral Fleet Co Ltd is the owner of the Barbados-flagged vessel NORTH STAR. It manages vessels that participate in ship-to-ship (STS) transfers to conceal the Iranian origin of petroleum cargoes.

NYR SHIPPING CO.

• Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
• Organization Established Date: 31 May 2024
• Identification Number: IMO 0148434
• Registration Number: 126284 (Marshall Islands)

Supplemental Information: NYR Shipping Co. is the owner of the vessel GAS FATE. Since 2024, it has been involved in transporting Iranian grey ammonia to various jurisdictions to support the Iranian petrochemical sector.

OCEAN KUDOS SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

• Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
• Organization Established Date: 26 Nov 2024
• Identification Number: IMO 0118435
• Registration Number: 129014 (Marshall Islands)

Supplemental Information: Ocean Kudos Shipping Co Ltd owns the vessel OCEAN KOI. This company has been instrumental in transporting millions of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil and condensate since early 2025.

PAROS MARITIME S.A.

• Address: Panama City, Panama
• Organization Established Date: 22 Nov 2021
• RUC #: 155715457-2-2021 (Panama)
• Identification Number: IMO 6272687 (Panama)

Supplemental Information: Paros Maritime S.A. operates the vessel NIBA. The company has facilitated the export of Iranian butane and propane as part of the shadow fleet since 2025.

POROS MARITIME VENTURES S.A.

• Address: 21st Floor, Global Plaza, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama
• Organization Established Date: 04 Jun 2025
• RUC #: 155768186-2-2025 (Panama)
• Identification Number: IMO 0260904

Supplemental Information: Poros Maritime Ventures S.A. is the registered owner of the vessel HOOT, which is engaged in the transport of Iranian LPG to foreign markets.

VAST MARINE INC

• AKA: VAST MARINE INCORPORATED
• Address: 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia
• Organization Established Date: 2023
• Identification Number: IMO 6421571

Supplemental Information: Vast Marine Inc owns the vessel FELICITA, a crude oil tanker that has been identified as a persistent participant in the Iranian shadow fleet.

WANSA GAS SHIPPING CO.

• Address:
  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Office 2505, Silver Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Organization Established Date: 17 Feb 2025
• Identification Number: IMO 0191721
• Registration Number: 130159 (Marshall Islands)

Supplemental Information: Wansa Gas Shipping Co. owns the vessel LUMA and operates from Dubai. It manages the logistics for Iranian gas exports to South Asia.

The following vessels have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902] Executive Order 13902

ALAA (T8A5128)

• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Palau
• Vessel Year of Build: 1998
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9155341
• MMSI: 511101662
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: KAITO NAVIGATION SA

ATEELA 1 (EPCF9)

• Vessel Type: Products Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Iran
• Vessel Year of Build: 2009
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9548990
• MMSI: 422044800
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY

ATEELA 2 (EPCG2)

• Vessel Type: Products Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Iran
• Vessel Year of Build: 2010
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9549009
• MMSI: 422044900
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY

DANUTA I (T8A4990)

• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Palau
• Vessel Year of Build: 2000
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9193721
• MMSI: 511101556
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: ITHAKI MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

FELICITA (D6A3040)

• Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Comoros
• Vessel Year of Build: 2000
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9167162
• MMSI: 620999032
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: VAST MARINE INC

GAS FATE (3E6859)

• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Panama
• Vessel Year of Build: 1999
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9147394
• MMSI: 352004577
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: NYR SHIPPING CO.

HOOT (3FIQ9)

• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Panama
• Vessel Year of Build: 2003
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9267962
• MMSI: 371686000
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: POROS MARITIME VENTURES S.A.

LUMA (YJQY4)

• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Vanuatu
• Vessel Year of Build: 1993
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9034690
• MMSI: 577277000
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: WANSA GAS SHIPPING CO.

NIBA (T8A4992)

• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Palau
• Vessel Year of Build: 1993
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9046784
• MMSI: 511101558
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: PAROS MARITIME S.A.

NORTH STAR (8PPB)

• Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Barbados
• Vessel Year of Build: 2005
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9299563
• MMSI: 314109000
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: MISTRAL FLEET CO LTD

OCEAN KOI (8P2574)

• Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Barbados
• Vessel Year of Build: 2004
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9255933
• MMSI: 314001038
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: OCEAN KUDOS SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

REMIZ (3E8793)

• Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
• Vessel Flag: Panama
• Vessel Year of Build: 2002
• Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9223344
• MMSI: 352005545
• Party Type: Vessel
• Linked to: GOLDWAVE MARITIME SERVICES INC