Mr. Sanctions

Category: Iran

  • May 1, 2026: OFAC Iran-related Updates, Part 2: General Licenses, FAQs and another Alert… oh, my!

    First, Iran General License W (Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Certain Persons Blocked on May 1, 2026):

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    and the new Frequently-Asked Question 1250:

    IRAN SANCTIONS

    1250. Are Iranian digital asset exchanges blocked under OFAC sanctions?

    Answer

    Yes. Executive Order (E.O.) 13599, as implemented by section 560.211(b) of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 560 (ITSR), blocks the property and interests in property of Iranian financial institutions. An Iranian financial institution is blocked pursuant to E.O. 13599 regardless of whether it is listed on OFAC’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List). Iranian digital asset exchanges meet the regulatory definition of an “Iranian financial institution” as persons that engage in the business of activities described in section 560.324 of the ITSR.

    All property and interests in property of Iranian digital asset exchanges in the possession or control of U.S. persons, including U.S. financial institutions, or within U.S. jurisdiction, are blocked pursuant to section 560.211 of the ITSR and must be reported to OFAC. See FAQ 160 for additional information regarding the sanctions implications of E.O. 13599. For additional information regarding the application of sanctions to digital assets, please see FAQs 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 594, 646, and 647, as well as OFAC’s Sanctions Compliance Guidance for the Virtual Currency Industry.

    Date Released

    May 1, 2026

    and a new OFAC Alert (Hormuz News U Can Uz, as Stephen Colbert would say):

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  • May 1, 2026: OFAC Iran-related Updates, Part 1: The Designations

    Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License and Frequently Asked Question; Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert

    State Press Release: U.S. Sanctions Tighten Grip on Iran-China Oil Trade

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iranian Shadow Banking Networks Moving Billions in Foreign Currency

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13846 Executive Order 13846 (Iran)

    LI, Xinchun

    • Address: 9 Donggang Rd, Building 9 Room 2302, Huangdao, Qingdao, Shandong 266520, China
    • DOB: 02 Feb 1964
    • POB: Qingdao, China
    • Nationality: China
    • Gender: Male
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Passport: EB7969411 (China)
    • National ID No.: 370203196402020313 (China)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: QINGDAO HAIYE OIL TERMINAL CO., LTD.

    Supplemental Information: Xinchun Li is a Chinese national and the president of Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd. He is being blocked pursuant to section 5(a)(vii) of E.O. 13846 as a principal executive officer of Qingdao Haiye.

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902 Executive Order 13902 (Iran)

    GHASEMI RAD, Nasser

    • DOB: 01 Aug 1969
    • POB: Silvaneh, Orumiyeh, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: RE0003971 (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
    • National ID No.: 6389562950 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Nasser Ghasemi Rad owns and directs Nasser Ghasemi Rad and Associates Partnership Company, commonly known as Radin Exchange. He uses his Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship to obscure ties to Iran. Radin Exchange alone enables billions of dollars’ worth of transactions annually, making it a key part of Iran’s shadow banking networks.

    PIROUZAN, Pedram

    • Address: United Arab Emirates; Iran
    • DOB: 26 Feb 1986
    • POB: Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Dominica
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: RA037754 (Dominica)
    • National ID No.: 0082944581 (Iran)
    • Identification Number: 784198696733694 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Residency Number: 219422862 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Pedram Pirouzan owns and operates Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company, commonly known as Opal Exchange, a leading sanctions-evasion facilitator. Opal Exchange maintains an extensive network of front companies that provide critical support to Iranian importers and exporters. Pirouzan conceals his Iranian background by listing his Dominica citizenship, obtained via investment, on registration documents, allowing him to set up companies and bank accounts in foreign jurisdictions.

    REZAEI, Hossein Mohammad

    • AKA: MOHAMMADREZAEI, Hossein
    • Address: United Arab Emirates; Iran
    • DOB: 17 Sep 1985
    • POB: Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Dominica
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: RA021882 (Dominica)
    • National ID No.: 0079865135 (Iran)
    • Identification Number: 784198507597577 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Hossein Mohammad Rezaei is Pedram Pirouzan’s partner in Opal Exchange. Like Pirouzan, he conceals his Iranian background by listing his Dominica citizenship on registration documents when setting up front companies.

    REZAEI, Masoud Mohammad

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 21 Sep 1974
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: R55528582 (Iran)
    • National ID No.: 0071219757 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Masoud Mohammad Rezaei serves as a board member and official of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    TAHAYYORI, Ehsan

    • Address: Iran; United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 08 Jan 1982
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0076281051 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Ehsan Tahayyori owns and directs the Tahayyori and Associates Partnership Company, commonly known as Tahayyori Guarantee Society or Arz Iran Exchange. Tahayyori and his exchange house leverage an international network of front companies that launder billions of dollars annually, circumvent sanctions, and enable Iranian banks, exporters, and importers access to foreign currency supporting the Iranian regime.

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13846 Executive Order 13846 (Iran)

    ONBOARD SHIP MANAGEMENT LIMITED

    • Address: Level 18, V Heun Building, 138 Queen’s Road, Hong Kong, China
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Organization Established Date: 27 Mar 2020
    • Identification Number: IMO 6162377
    • Company Number: 2927426 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 71717836 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Onboard Ship Management Limited is a Hong Kong-based vessel management company which served as the technical and ISM manager for the U.S.-sanctioned LPG tanker OUREA (IMO: 9350422) during the vessel’s loading from Asaluyeh, Iran, in October 2025. It is being designated pursuant to section 3(a)(ii) of E.O. 13846 for knowingly engaging in a significant transaction for the purchase, acquisition, sale, transport, or marketing of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran.

    QINGDAO HAIYE OIL TERMINAL CO., LTD.

    • AKA: QINGDAO HAIYEYOU DOCK CO LTD
    • Address: No.7, Yougang 3rd Road, Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Organization Established Date: 02 Mar 2006
    • Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): 91370211783727424Q

    Supplemental Information: Qingdao Haiye is a China-based crude oil terminal owner and operator which received dozens of shipments, totaling tens of millions of barrels of Iranian-origin crude oil in 2025. It operates a crude oil terminal in the Qingdao Huangdao port area in the greater Qingdao Port cluster of China’s Shandong province. The terminal accepted cargo from multiple vessels which conducted illicit ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of Iranian-origin crude off the coast of Singapore in the eastern outside port limits (EOPL), an area identified as a hotspot for illicit STS transfers of Iranian-origin crude. This is the 12th round of sanctions targeting Iranian oil sales since NSPM-2 was issued on February 4, 2025.

    THRIVING TIMES INTERNATIONAL CO LTD

    • Address: London, United Kingdom
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Organization Established Date: 2023
    • Identification Number: IMO 6441879
    • Company Number: 14784884 (United Kingdom)

    Supplemental Information: Thriving Times International Co Ltd is a United Kingdom-based commercial manager. Its commercially managed vessel NEW FUSION (IMO: 9277723) loaded Iranian petroleum products in April 2025. NEW FUSION is a Panama-flagged oil products tanker that also transported Iran-origin petrochemical products in 2024.

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902 Executive Order 13902 (Iran)

    AL SAHRA TRADE PETRO DMCC

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 22 Sep 2021
    • License: DMCC-823735 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 11774969 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company). Collectively, Iranian exchange houses, including Opal Exchange, have conducted transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars in various currencies using such companies on behalf of sanctioned Iranian persons.

    ARCHITECTONIC CORP LIMITED

    • Address: Room 602, 6/F, Kai Yue Commercial Building, No. 2C, Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 21 Sep 2023
    • Business Registration Number: 75738133 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    ATLAS INTERNATIONAL TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Unit 04-05, 16/F The Broadway, No 54-62 Lockhart Road, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 11 Aug 2023
    • Business Registration Number: 75609374 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    BAB AL KHANDAQ TRADING COMPANY LLC

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 27 Sep 2022
    • License: 1102735 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 11944844 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    BLINCHE TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Unit 1507C, 15/F, Eastcore, 398 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 26 Sep 2022
    • Business Registration Number: 74454968 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    CENTRAL PARK LIMITED

    • AKA: SINOPLAS CO., LIMITED
    • Address: Rm 803, 8/F Easey Comm Bldg, 253-261 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 30 Aug 2019
    • Business Registration Number: 71124156 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    DECCAN STAR TRADING L.L.C

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Jul 2024
    • Commercial Registry Number: 2365288 (United Arab Emirates)
    • License: 1388009 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Chamber of Commerce Number: 549748 (United Arab Emirates)

    Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    LIGHTBORN GOODS TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Flat 1512, 15/F, Lucky Centre, No. 165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 15 Jul 2022
    • Company Number: 3172677 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 74244694 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    MULLINGAR TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

    • AKA: AMOTT TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
    • Address: Room D5, 5/F, King Yip Factory Building, No. 59 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Dec 2021
    • Business Registration Number: 73630474 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    NASSER GHASEMI RAD AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    • AKA:
      • NASSER QASSEMI RAD AND PARTNERS
      • RADIN EXCHANGE
    • Address: Unit 12, No. 139, Pasargad Commercial Complex, Mirdamad Blvd, Tehran, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Apr 2016
    • National ID No.: 14005790750 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 490804 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Commonly known as Radin Exchange, this entity is owned and directed by Nasser Ghasemi Rad. Radin Exchange alone enables billions of dollars’ worth of transactions annually, making it a key part of Iran’s shadow banking networks. Rad uses his Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship to obscure ties to Iran.

    PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    • AKA: OPAL EXCHANGE
    • Address: Farhang Street, across from Sang Pol Street, Damavand, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 29 Oct 2016
    • National ID No.: 14006281118 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 1535 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Commonly referred to as Opal Exchange, this entity is a leading sanctions-evasion facilitator owned and operated by Pedram Pirouzan. It maintains an extensive network of front companies that provide critical support to Iranian importers and exporters forming the financial lifeline of Iranian banks and the regime. Many of Opal Exchange’s front companies are registered under the names of Pedram Pirouzan and his partner, Hossein Mohammad Rezaei, using their Dominica citizenship to conceal Iranian backgrounds.

    SINOBOS LIMITED

    • Address: Shop Units 103, 1/F, 68 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 08 Jul 2024
    • Business Registration Number: 76779035 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    SISU PRIME LIMITED

    • Address: Room 702, Kowloon Building, 555 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 26 Nov 2020
    • Company Number: 2997625 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 72432170 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    TAHAYYORI AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    • AKA:
      • ARZ-IRAN EXCHANGE
      • TAHAYYORI AND PARTNERS EXCHANGE
      • TAHAYYORI GUARANTEE SOCIETY
    • Address: No. 2, Corner of Mirdamad Grand Bazaar next to Dafineh Museum, Mirdamad Blvd, Valiasr St., Tehran 1969773511, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Apr 2009
    • National ID No.: 10103925626 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 341695 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Commonly known as Tahayyori Guarantee Society or Arz Iran Exchange, this entity is owned and directed by Ehsan Tahayyori. The exchange house leverages an international network of front companies that launder billions of dollars annually, circumvent sanctions, and enable Iranian banks, exporters, and importers access to foreign currency supporting the Iranian regime and its military’s destabilizing activities.

    TERODA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

    • Address: Flat/Room A, 12/F, ZJ 300, 300 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Dec 2011
    • Business Registration Number: 59277399 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    VERDITA TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Room 602, 6/F, Kai Ru Commercial Building 2C, Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 03 Oct 2022
    • Business Registration Number: 74475952 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    WIGAN TRADING LLC

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 09 Aug 2022
    • License: 1071187 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 11922818 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    ZOELLA TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Room 602, 6/F, Kai Ru Commercial Building 2C, Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 11 Oct 2022
    • Business Registration Number: 74496263 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: PEDRAM PIROUZAN AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Designated as a front company of Opal Exchange (Pedram Pirouzan and Associates Partnership Company).

    The following vessel has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13846 Executive Order 13846 (Iran)

    NEW FUSION (3E6068)

    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9277723
    • MMSI: 352003203
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: THRIVING TIMES INTERNATIONAL CO LTD

    Supplemental Information: NEW FUSION is a Panama-flagged oil products tanker commercially managed by Thriving Times International Co Ltd. It loaded Iranian petroleum products in April 2025 and also transported Iran-origin petrochemical products in 2024. It is being identified as property in which Thriving Times International Co Ltd has an interest.

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  • April 28, 2026: OFAC Update, Part 1: Iran & Counter-Terror Designations

    Counter Terrorism Designation; Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Frequently Asked Question; Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iran Shadow Banking Facilitators

    State Press Release: United States Cuts Off Billions in Illicit Funding to Iranian Regime

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902   Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran”

    AL GHAFUR, Seyyed Mohammed Mehdi

    • AKA:
      • AL GHAFUR, Seyyed Mehdi
      • AL SAYYED GHAFUR, Sayyed Mehdi (Arabic: سید مهدی آلسید غفور)
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 22 Mar 1991
    • POB: Qom, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Dominica
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: RA126667 (Dominica)
    • National ID No.: 0370465253 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: FARAB SOROUSH AFAGH QESHM COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Iran-based shadow banking official who works with employees from Shahr Bank, Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company (FSAQ), and their network of front companies and exchange houses to launder money on behalf of Shahr Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company.

    ANBARDARAN, Maryam (Arabic: مريم انبارداران)

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 16 Sep 1968
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Female
    • National ID No.: 0054069483 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TEJARAT SARIR AFROOZ KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Mellat. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company.

    BAKHSHI, Morteza Ali (Arabic: مرتضی علی بخشی)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 12 Feb 1984
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: R60975255 (Iran)
    • National ID No.: 0064740102 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Aku Tejarat Ravizh Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sina. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    EMPERADOR, Janelyn Eusebio

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 04 Jun 1984
    • Nationality: Philippines
    • Gender: Female
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Filipino-national who owns UK-based front companies Shuqun LTD, Sanovo LTD, and Qianza LTD. Through 2024, Shuqun LTD transferred over $70 million worth of payments for Iranian crude oil and oil distillates on behalf of NIOC. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.

    FALAHATKARI, Vahid (Arabic: وحید فلاحتکاری)

    • AKA: KARI, Vahid Falahat
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 07 Jul 1987
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0078263336 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KARMANIYA TEJARAT ASAR KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of the board of directors of Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company, the rahbar company for Tourism Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company.

    GHANBARIAN, Abdolazim (Arabic: عبدالعظیم قنبریان)

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 23 Jul 1969
    • POB: Kazerun, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: F62564214 (Iran)
    • National ID No.: 2371885916 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and vice chairman of Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC, the rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC.

    HAJIBABA, Sorayya Mehri (Arabic: ثریا مهری حاجی بابا)

    • AKA: BABA, Sorayya Mehri Hajji
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 02 Apr 1987
    • POB: Takab, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Female
    • Passport: A68688871 (Iran) expires 01 Jun 2029
    • National ID No.: 2949879667 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: FARAB SOROUSH AFAGH QESHM COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: FSAQ employee and foreign exchange market expert who has facilitated FSAQ money transfers since at least mid-2023. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Farab Soroush Afagh Qeshm Company.

    HOSSEINI, Amir (Arabic: امير حسينى)

    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 10 Jul 1963
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0049772619 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: RAHBAR TEJARI SETAREH TABAN KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of Rahbar Tejari Setareh Taban Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sepah, a key provider of financing for Iran’s ballistic missile program. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KAHKOUI, Alireza (Arabic: عليرضا كاهكوئي)

    • AKA: KAHKOUEI, Alireza
    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 11 Jun 1972
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0056982011 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: RAHBAR TEJARI SETAREH TABAN KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Rahbar Tejari Setareh Taban Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sepah. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KAVOUSI, Masoud (Arabic: مسعود کاووسی)

    • AKA: KAVUSI, Masud
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 03 Jan 1992
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0014240955 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KARMANIYA TEJARAT ASAR KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company, the rahbar company for Tourism Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Karmaniya Tejarat Asar Kish Company.

    MALEKI, Fahim (Arabic: فهيم ملكي)

    • AKA: FERHAN, Kaya
    • Address: Tehran, Iran; Istanbul, Turkey
    • DOB: 10 Jul 1974
    • POB: Shahre Ray, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Alt. Nationality: Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: U31440834 (Turkey) expires 01 Jun 2033
    • National ID No.: 0491477287 (Iran)
    • Alt. National ID No.: 55534731654 (Turkey)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TEJARAT SARIR AFROOZ KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director and a member of the board of directors of Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Mellat. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Tejarat Sarir Afrooz Kish Company.

    MOSLEHI, Ehsan (Arabic: احسان مصلحی)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 14 Jun 1982
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0067352472 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KHAVAR TEJARAT ARKA KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Managing director/chairman of Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company, the rahbar company for Eghtesad Novin Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company.

    NASAB, Ehsan Saidi (Arabic: احسان سعیدی نسب)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 23 Sep 1994
    • POB: Dezful, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 1990560016 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KHAVAR TEJARAT ARKA KISH COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Vice chairman of Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company, the rahbar company for Eghtesad Novin Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Khavar Tejarat Arka Kish Company.

    QUSHCHI, Samad Vafayi (Arabic: صمد وفایی قوشچی)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 17 May 1971
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0055513042 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of Aku Tejarat Ravizh Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sina. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    RAMAZAN, Hamid Reza (Arabic: حمید رضا رمضان)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 19 Feb 1982
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0491779488 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC

    Supplemental Information: Board member of Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC, the rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC.

    SHASHAEH, Majid (Arabic: مجید شعشعه)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 12 Apr 1981
    • POB: Shemiran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0451421450 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Vice chairman of the board of directors of Aku Tejarat Ravizh Kish Company, the rahbar company for Bank Sina. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    TADAYYON, Mahmud (Arabic: محمود تدین)

    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 25 Jul 1961
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0045067082 (Iran)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC

    Supplemental Information: Chairman of the board of Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC, the rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Naghsh Simorgh Sahand LLC.

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902   Executive Order 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran”

    AKU TEJARAT RAVIZH KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت آکو تجارت راویژ کیش)

    • Address: Unit 471, Floor 3, No. 0, Commercial Center Complex, Central Market Alley, Ferdowsi Boulevard, Kish City, Hormozgan 7941894166, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Dec 2022
    • National ID No.: 14011768267 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 14664 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Bank Sina. Bank Sina is controlled by the Supreme Leader’s Office and was designated on October 16, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13224. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    FARAB SOROUSH AFAGH QESHM COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت فاراب سروش آفاق قشم)

    • Address: Unit 6, Floor 4, No. 0, Khordad Alley, Bustan Street, Bustan, Qeshm, Hormozgan 7951168962, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Jul 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008434276 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 6493 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Shahr Bank that oversees the movement of funds for Shahr Bank’s clients via a network of foreign front companies. Its chairman is the previously designated Hossein Yaghoobi (a.k.a. Hossein Yaghoubi Miab). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    FRATELLO CARBONE TRADING LIMITED

    • Address: Unit 1021 Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105 Chatham Road South, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 05 May 2020
    • Company Number: 2938290 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 71828340 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company in Bank Melli’s rahbar network that has transferred more than $20 million on behalf of NIOC. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    GASOLIX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LIMITED

    • Address: Room 602, 6/F, Kai Yue Commercial Building No. 2C, Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 12 Apr 2023
    • Company Number: 3270003 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75224958 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Used on multiple occasions to move NIOC proceeds. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    GLOBENTURE LIMITED

    • Address: 18/F, V Huen Building, 138 Queen’s Road, Hong Kong, China; 21/F, CMA Building, 64 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Jun 2023
    • Company Number: 3286289 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75388986 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company that operates as part of the clandestine banking network operated by Bank Melli. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KARMANIYA TEJARAT ASAR KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت کارمانیا تجارت عصر کیش)

    • Address: Kish Free Trade Zone, Kish, Hormozgan, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Dec 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008849042 (Iran)
    • Identification Number: 411664153955 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 13965 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Tourism Bank. Tourism Bank was designated on October 8, 2020 pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    KHAVAR TEJARAT ARKA KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت خاور تجارت آرکا کیش)

    • Address: Sahel Boulevard, Diplomat Commercial and Administrative Complex, 3rd Floor, Unit 304, Kish, Hormozgan 7941895978, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 27 Jul 2020
    • National ID No.: 14009960537 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 14068 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Eghtesad Novin Bank. Eghtesad Novin Bank was designated on October 8, 2020 pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    NAGHSH SIMORGH SAHAND LLC (Arabic: شرکت با مسئولیت محدود نقش سیمرغ سهند)

    • Address: Derakhti Town, Shahid Mahmoud Fakhram-e-Ghodam Street, Sepehr Street, No. 34, Third Floor, Unit 5, Tehran 1468943413, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 05 Feb 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008131728 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 537416 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Parsian Bank. Parsian Bank was designated on October 16, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13224. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    NIX ENERGY LIMITED

    • Address: Shop A/4, G/F, Wah Hoi Mansion, No. 254-280 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 24 Aug 2023
    • Company Number: 3311838 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75646530 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company operating within Iran’s clandestine banking system, used by Iranian exchange houses, including sanctioned exchange house Sadaf Exchange, to transfer millions of dollars on behalf of sanctioned Iranian entities. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    NOOSEB TRADE LIMITED

    • AKA: BESOON TRADE LIMITED
    • Address: Unit 811, Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105, Chatham Road South, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 15 Sep 2022
    • Company Number: 3190568 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 74424595 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Associated with Bank Melli and Parsian Bank and has been used on multiple occasions to receive petroleum or petroleum-product related payments. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    QIANZA LTD

    • Address: L220 Beaconside Business Village, Stafford Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0BF, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 15 Jun 2022
    • Company Number: 14174361 (United Kingdom)
    • Linked to: EMPERADOR, Janelyn Eusebio

    Supplemental Information: UK-based front company owned by Janelyn Eusebio Emperador. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Janelyn Eusebio Emperador.

    RAHBAR TEJARI SETAREH TABAN KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شركت راهبر تجارى ستاره تابان كيش)

    • Address: Bandar Lengeh County, Kish District, Bandargah, Persian Gulf Square, Pars Alley 29, No. 30, Ground Floor, Unit 3, Kish, Hormozgan 7941798316, Iran; Iran Boulevard, Southwest of the Port, Block 29, First Floor, Unit 3, Kish, Hormozgan 7941798316, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 22 Jul 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008485664 (Iran)
    • Registration Number: 13882 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Bank Sepah, a key provider of financing for Iran’s ballistic missile program. Bank Sepah was designated on November 5, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13382. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    REDWING GLOBAL LIMITED

    • Address: 18/F, V Huen Building, 138 Queen’s Road, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 07 Jul 2023
    • Company Number: 3296631 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 75493363 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Front company that operates as part of the clandestine banking network operated by Bank Melli. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    RQI COMMODITY HK LIMITED

    • Address: Flat 2304, 23/F, Ho King Commercial Centre 2-16, Fa Yuen Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Feb 2023
    • Company Number: 3231907 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 74842660 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: Associated with Bank Melli. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    SANOVO LTD

    • Address: L220 Beaconside Business Village, Stafford Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0BF, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 30 Oct 2018
    • Company Number: 11648866 (United Kingdom)
    • Linked to: EMPERADOR, Janelyn Eusebio

    Supplemental Information: UK-based front company owned by Janelyn Eusebio Emperador. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Janelyn Eusebio Emperador.

    SHUQUN LTD

    • Address: L220 Beaconside Business Village, Stafford Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0BF, United Kingdom
    • Organization Established Date: 05 Jan 2021
    • Company Number: 13114202 (United Kingdom)

    Supplemental Information: UK-based front company used by FSAQ via HMS Trading. Through 2024, Shuqun LTD transferred over $70 million worth of payments for Iranian crude oil and oil distillates on behalf of NIOC. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.

    TEJARAT SARIR AFROOZ KISH COMPANY (Arabic: شركت تجارت سرير افروز كيش)

    • Address: Khaneh Gostar Administrative Services Building TS38, Siri Square, Pardis Street, No. 0, Ground Floor, Unit 5, Bandar Lengeh County, Kish City, Hormozgan 7941899877, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Jan 2019
    • National ID No.: 14008081057 (Iran)
    • Business Registration Number: 13777 (Iran)

    Supplemental Information: Rahbar company for Bank Mellat. Bank Mellat was designated on October 16, 2018 pursuant to E.O. 13224. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy.

    OFAC Program: SDGT   Specially Designated Global Terrorist; Executive Order 13224

    TAI LUNG TRADING LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 大隆貿易有限公司)

    • Address: Unit 2A, 17/F, Glenealy Tower, No. 1, Glenealy, Central, Hong Kong, China
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 09 Aug 2024
    • Business Registration Number: 76922812 (Hong Kong)
    • Linked to: SEYYED MOHAMMAD MOSANNA’I NAJIBI AND PARTNERS COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: Front company operating within Iran’s clandestine banking system, used by Iranian exchange houses, including sanctioned exchange house Sadaf Exchange, to transfer millions of dollars on behalf of sanctioned Iranian entities as part of Iran’s shadow banking system. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Sadaf Exchange.

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  • April 24, 2026: OFAC Iran and Counter-Terror Update, Part 1 (a little delayed): The Designations

    Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designation Update; Issuance of Iran-related General License

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Global Network Fueling Iran’s Oil Trade and Shadow Fleet

    State Press Release: U.S. Sanctions Intensify Pressure on Iran’s Oil Trade Network in China

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902]  Executive Order 13902

    ANKA ENERGY AND LOGISTICS COMPANY

    • Office 3111, Park Lane Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Identification Number: IMO 0295422

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Anka Energy and Logistics Company is a Marshall Islands-based entity that owns the LPG tanker LPG SEVAN (IMO 9177806). LPG SEVAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — approximately 750,000 barrels — to Bangladesh between August and November 2025.

     

     

    COSTIN SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 12 Mar 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0191080
    • Business Registration Number: 77838200 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Costin Shipping Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude/oil products tanker BANGUS (IMO 9308998). BANGUS has transported more than one million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025.

     

     

    DOFA SHIPPING LTD

    • Room 2604, 357, Songlin Lu, Pudong Qu, Shanghai 200122, China
    • Organization Established Date: 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0281591

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Dofa Shipping Ltd is a China-based company that owns the crude oil tanker EDOR (IMO 9259317). EDOR has transported millions of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) since late 2025.

     

     

    EVY BLUE LTD

    • 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia
    • Organization Established Date: 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0326041

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Evy Blue Ltd is a Liberia-based company that owns the chemical/oil tanker BENTLEY (IMO 9220914). BENTLEY has transported millions of barrels of Iranian HSFO since late 2025.

     

     

    EXTENSIVE SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Room D07, 8th Floor, Kai Tak Factory Building 99, King Fuk Street, San Po Kong, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Apr 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0234236
    • Business Registration Number: 78041557 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Extensive Shipping Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude oil tanker COVENIO (IMO 9263227). COVENIO has transported more than six million barrels of Iranian oil to China since early 2025.

     

     

    HENGLI PETROCHEMICAL DALIAN REFINERY CO., LTD.

    • AKA: 恒力石化 大连 炼化有限公司 (Chinese Simplified)
    • No. 298, Changsong Road, Changxing Island Economic Region, Zhangxing, Dalian, Liaoning 116300, China
    • Website: http://www.henglipc.com
    • Organization Established Date: 10 Mar 2014
    • Registration Number: 210244000026548 (China)
    • Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): 91210244089087324F (China)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd. is China’s second-largest independent “teapot” refinery and one of Iran’s largest customers for crude oil and petroleum products, having purchased billions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum. Since at least 2023, Hengli has received Iranian oil cargoes from sanctioned shadow fleet vessels including BIG MAG (IMO 9263215), GALE (IMO 9294240), and ARES (IMO 9174397), which alone delivered over five million barrels of Iranian crude oil. Hengli has also received Iranian crude oil shipments overseen by Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars Company — the oil sales arm of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff — generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian military. Treasury has previously targeted four other teapot refineries as part of the maximum pressure campaign. In connection with today’s designation, OFAC issued Iran-related General License V, authorizing the wind-down of transactions involving Hengli.

     

     

    LAUREL SHIPPING LTD

    • 5th Floor, Genesis Building, PO Box 446, Genesis Close, George Town, Cayman Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 2020
    • Identification Number: IMO 6210475

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Laurel Shipping Ltd is a Cayman Islands-based company that owns the crude oil tanker ANSHUN II (IMO 9253117). ANSHUN II has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since 2024.

     

     

    LEPUS NAVIGATION LTD

    • Office 2207, Prime Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0212118

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Lepus Navigation Ltd is a UAE-based company that owns the crude oil tanker SMD WORLD (IMO 9290086). SMD WORLD has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since mid-2025.

     

     

    LISBOA SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

    • Room 1002, 10th Floor, Easey Commercial Building 253-261, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
    • Identification Number: IMO 6427261
    • Business Registration Number: 75056094 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Lisboa Shipping Company Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the chemical/oil tanker LISBOA (IMO 9257711). LISBOA transported eight cargoes of Iranian naphtha totaling over 2.5 million barrels to the United Arab Emirates between July 2025 and January 2026.

     

     

    MIHIR SHIPPING INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 08 Dec 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0404616
    • Company Number: 135674 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Mihir Shipping Inc. is a Marshall Islands-based company that owns the oil products tanker MIRAAN (IMO 9242481). MIRAAN has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) as recently as early 2026.

     

     

    NAXOS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    • Panama
    • Organization Established Date: 2023
    • RUC #: 155733535-2-2023 (Panama)
    • Identification Number: IMO 6395865

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Naxos Maritime and Trading S.A. is a Panama-based company that owns the LPG tanker GALVIN (IMO 9387762). GALVIN has transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian LPG since early 2025.

     

     

    NICE GIFT LIMITED

    • Room D, 10/F, Tower A, Billion Centre, 1 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, China
    • Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British
    • Organization Established Date: 28 Jul 2022
    • Identification Number: IMO 6391672
    • Business Registration Number: 74281486 (Virgin Islands, British)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Nice Gift Limited is a British Virgin Islands-based company that owns, operates, and manages the crude oil tanker MAGNOLIA (IMO 9258519). MAGNOLIA transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian crude oil to China in January 2026.

     

     

    PATRIOT INC.

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Dec 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 0237023
    • Company Number: 129142 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Patriot Inc. is a Marshall Islands-based company that owns the LPG tanker LIN 9 (IMO 9240158). LIN 9 has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian ethylene since late 2023 through early 2026.

     

     

    REAYOU COMPANY LIMITED

    • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 26 May 2022
    • Identification Number: IMO 6343147
    • Business Registration Number: 114623 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Reayou Company Limited is a Marshall Islands-based company that owns the crude oil tanker SEEKER 8 (IMO 9294329). SEEKER 8 transported over four million barrels of Iranian crude oil between January and February 2026, ultimately discharging the cargo in China.

     

     

    SKYROS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    • Panama
    • Organization Established Date: 2022
    • RUC #: 155721609-2-2022 (Panama)
    • Identification Number: IMO 6351601

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Skyros Maritime and Trading S.A. is a Panama-based company that owns the LPG tanker HH GLORY (IMO 9534614). HH GLORY has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian LPG since 2025.

     

     

    THIEN AN HOA BINH COMPANY LIMITED

    • Xom Thia, Xa Yen Mong, Hoa Binh, Vietnam
    • Identification Number: IMO 6266198

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Thien An Hoa Binh Company Limited is a Vietnam-based company that owns, operates, and manages the LPG tanker GLOBAL VIVIAN (IMO 9002908). GLOBAL VIVIAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — some 1.6 million barrels — between April and October 2025, with cargo ultimately delivered to the United Arab Emirates.

     

     

    TING TAO COMPANY LIMITED

    • Room 2101, Zhuyuan Building 10, Yangshupu Lu Hongkou Qu, Shanghai 200082, China
    • Hong Kong, China
    • Identification Number: IMO 0198612

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Ting Tao Company Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns and operates the crude oil tanker LYNN (IMO 9352559). LYNN engaged in ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian crude oil with a shadow fleet tanker off the coast of Malaysia in May 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China.

     

     

    XIFOIDES GROUP LIMITED

    • Rm 20, Floor 7, Block B3, Tuen Mun Industrial Centre, 2, San Ping Circuit, Hong Kong, China
    • Room 701, Unit 127, 7/F, Tower B, New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsiu, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 24 Jul 2021
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 6244565
    • Business Registration Number: 73211117 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Xifoides Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude oil tanker GOLDEN SUNRISE (IMO 9183362). GOLDEN SUNRISE has transported several million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025.

     

     

    YEGUA TRADING LIMITED

    • Room 701, Unit 108, 7/F Tower B New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Hong Kong, China
    • Organization Established Date: 16 Jun 2021
    • Identification Number: IMO 6238337
    • Company Number: 3058463 (Hong Kong)
    • Business Registration Number: 73090543 (Hong Kong)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Yegua Trading Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that owns the crude oil tanker STELLAR BEVERLY (IMO 9208069). STELLAR BEVERLY transported over two million barrels of Iranian crude oil between August and October 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China.

     

     

    ZHOUSHAN YAOHAI SHIPPING CO., LTD.

    • Room 529, Building 2, 29, Wenhua Lu, Dinghai Qu, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
    • Organization Established Date: 03 Apr 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0316659
    • Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): 91330902MAEGMCML1T (China)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, Zhoushan Yaohai Shipping Co., Ltd. is a China-based company that manages and operates the crude oil tanker ZHEN ZHU (IMO 9290359). ZHEN ZHU has transported more than four million barrels of Iranian oil to China since late 2025.

     

     

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

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902]  Executive Order 13902

    ANSHUN II (3FWU9)

    • AKA: “AN SHUN II”
    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9253117
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: LAUREL SHIPPING LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, ANSHUN II has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since 2024. Its owner, Laurel Shipping Ltd, is based in the Cayman Islands.

     

     

    BANGUS (8PRX)

    • Vessel Type: Crude/Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Barbados
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9308998
    • MMSI: 314189000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: COSTIN SHIPPING LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, BANGUS has transported more than one million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025. Its owner, Costin Shipping Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    BENTLEY (E5U5228)

    • Vessel Type: Chemical/Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Cook Islands
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2001
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9220914
    • MMSI: 518999247
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: EVY BLUE LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, BENTLEY has transported millions of barrels of Iranian HSFO since late 2025. Its owner, Evy Blue Ltd, is based in Liberia.

     

     

    COVENIO (HOZX)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9263227
    • MMSI: 351165000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: EXTENSIVE SHIPPING LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, COVENIO has transported more than six million barrels of Iranian oil to China since early 2025. Its owner, Extensive Shipping Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    EDOR (V7A3569)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Marshall Islands
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9259317
    • MMSI: 538011855
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: DOFA SHIPPING LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, EDOR has transported millions of barrels of Iranian HSFO since late 2025. Its owner, Dofa Shipping Ltd, is based in China.

     

     

    GALVIN (3E2372)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2009
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9387762
    • MMSI: 352002602
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: NAXOS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, GALVIN has transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian LPG since early 2025. Its owner, Naxos Maritime and Trading S.A., is based in Panama.

     

     

    GLOBAL VIVIAN (HPLV)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1992
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9002908
    • MMSI: 373502000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: THIEN AN HOA BINH COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, GLOBAL VIVIAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — approximately 1.6 million barrels — between April and October 2025, with cargo ultimately delivered to the United Arab Emirates. Its owner, operator, and manager, Thien An Hoa Binh Company Limited, is based in Vietnam.

     

     

    GOLDEN SUNRISE (D6A4080)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Comoros
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9183362
    • MMSI: 620800080
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: XIFOIDES GROUP LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, GOLDEN SUNRISE has transported several million barrels of Iranian oil to China since mid-2025. Its owner, Xifoides Group Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    HH GLORY (3FCJ9)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2011
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9534614
    • MMSI: 352255000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: SKYROS MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, HH GLORY has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian LPG since 2025. Its owner, Skyros Maritime and Trading S.A., is based in Panama.

     

     

    LIN 9 (V2YG8)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Antigua & Barbuda
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9240158
    • MMSI: 305697000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: PATRIOT INC.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LIN 9 has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian ethylene since late 2023 through early 2026. Its owner, Patriot Inc., is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    LISBOA (HPQL)

    • Vessel Type: Chemical/Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9257711
    • MMSI: 353534000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: LISBOA SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LISBOA transported eight cargoes of Iranian naphtha totaling over 2.5 million barrels to the United Arab Emirates between July 2025 and January 2026. Its owner, Lisboa Shipping Company Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    LPG SEVAN (3E2818)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9177806
    • MMSI: 352001983
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: ANKA ENERGY AND LOGISTICS COMPANY

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LPG SEVAN transported multiple cargoes of Iranian propane and butane — approximately 750,000 barrels — to Bangladesh between August and November 2025. Its owner, Anka Energy and Logistics Company, is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    LYNN (VRWZ6)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Hong Kong
    • Other Vessel Flag: China
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2007
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9352559
    • MMSI: 477156400
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: TING TAO COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, LYNN engaged in ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian crude oil with a shadow fleet tanker off the coast of Malaysia in May 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China. Its owner and operator, Ting Tao Company Limited, is based in Hong Kong.

     

     

    MAGNOLIA (VRSY6)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Hong Kong
    • Other Vessel Flag: China
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2004
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9258519
    • MMSI: 477401400
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: NICE GIFT LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, MAGNOLIA transported approximately two million barrels of Iranian crude oil to China in January 2026. Its owner, operator, and manager, Nice Gift Limited, is based in the British Virgin Islands.

     

     

    MIRAAN (D6A4322)

    • AKA: “CHINTAMANI”
    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Comoros
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2002
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9242481
    • MMSI: 620800322
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: MIHIR SHIPPING INC.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, MIRAAN has transported hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) as recently as early 2026. Its owner, Mihir Shipping Inc., is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    SEEKER 8 (YJRQ9)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Vanuatu
    • Former Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9294329
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: REAYOU COMPANY LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, SEEKER 8 transported over four million barrels of Iranian crude oil between January and February 2026, ultimately discharging the cargo in China. Its owner, Reayou Company Limited, is based in the Marshall Islands.

     

     

    SMD WORLD (3FRT9)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9290086
    • MMSI: 371386000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: LEPUS NAVIGATION LTD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, SMD WORLD has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil since mid-2025. Its owner, Lepus Navigation Ltd, is based in the United Arab Emirates.

     

     

    STELLAR BEVERLY

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Mozambique (False)
    • Former Vessel Flag: Gambia (False)
    • alt. Former Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2000
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9208069
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: YEGUA TRADING LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, STELLAR BEVERLY transported over two million barrels of Iranian crude oil between August and October 2025, ultimately delivering the cargo to China. Its owner, Yegua Trading Limited, is based in Hong Kong. The vessel’s use of false flag designations (Mozambique and Gambia) is consistent with deceptive shipping practices commonly employed by Iran’s shadow fleet.

     

     

    ZHEN ZHU (8POV)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Barbados
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9290359
    • MMSI: 314100000
    • Party Type: vessel
    • Linked To: ZHOUSHAN YAOHAI SHIPPING CO., LTD.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department’s press release, ZHEN ZHU has transported more than four million barrels of Iranian oil to China since late 2025. Its manager and operator, Zhoushan Yaohai Shipping Co., Ltd., is based in China.

     

     

    Amendments:

    The following changes have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

    • OFAC Programs:
      • [IRAN]  Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 560
      • [SDGT]  Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594
      • [IRGC]  Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR Part 561
      • [IFSR]  Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 561

    BANK MARKAZI JOMHOURI ISLAMI IRAN

    • AKA:
      • BANK MARKAZI IRAN
      • CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN
      • CENTRAL BANK OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN (Arabic: بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ایران)
    • PO Box 15875/7177, 144 Mirdamad Blvd, Tehran, Iran
    • 213 Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran 11365, Iran
    • Mirdamad Blvd, 144 – P.O. Box 15875/7/77, Tehran, Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Digital Currency Address – TRX: TNiq9AXBp9EjUqhDhrwrfvAA8U3GUQZH81
    • alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX: TTiDLWE6fZK8okMJv6ijg42yrH6W2pjSr9
    • Linked To:
      • ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE
      • HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran is the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, previously designated under multiple Iran-related and counter-terrorism sanctions programs. This amendment adds two Tron (TRX) blockchain digital wallet addresses to the bank’s existing SDN listing, extending OFAC’s sanctions reach into digital currency transactions associated with this entity.

     

     

    List of Changes:

    • Digital Currency Address – TRX:
      • Added: TNiq9AXBp9EjUqhDhrwrfvAA8U3GUQZH81
    • alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX:
      • Added: TTiDLWE6fZK8okMJv6ijg42yrH6W2pjSr9

    sorry for the delay – I decided to post the “Part 2” while this was cooking in Claude (which corrected my prompt so the response shows up as a draft post in WordPress)

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  • April 24, 2026: OFAC Iran & Counter-Terror Update, Part 2: The New General License

    Iran-related General License V (Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd.):

    iran_glvDownload

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  • April 17, 2026: OFAC adds Iran-related counter-terror listings, and Sudan listings

    Counter Terrorism Designations; Sudan Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Commanders

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Recruitment Network Enabling War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce

    State Press Release: Taking Action Against Iran-Backed Militia Commanders Threatening U.S. Personnel

    State Press Release: Marking Three Years of Conflict in Sudan with Sanctions and Appeal for Humanitarian Truce

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: SDGT Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    AL RAMMAHI, Ammar Jasim Kadhim

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 16 Aug 1976
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: B29874786 (Iraq) expires 25 May 2033
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Al Rammahi is a Kata’ib Hizballah (KH) operational commander who directs KH attack planning efforts and generates targeting information for attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities. He also coordinates the timing and location of KH operations. The State Department’s press release notes that KH, along with Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haqq, Harakat Al-Nujaba, and Kata’ib Sayyid Al-Shuhada, undermines Iraq’s sovereignty, exploits its resources to fund terrorism, and attacks Iraq’s neighbors and innocent Iraqi civilians with impunity. These four groups are designated as both Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) pursuant to E.O. 13224 and as Foreign Terrorist Organizations pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

    ALBAKHATRA, Khalid Jameel Abed

    • AKA: BAKHATRI, Khaled
    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 01 Jan 1978
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A13438387 expires 21 Jul 2026
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB SAYYID AL-SHUHADA

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Albakhatra is a senior Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) official who specifically serves as a KSS commander. KSS is supported by Iran with training, funding, and weapons and has threatened U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq.

    ALMOHAMMED, Radhwan Yousif Hameed

    • AKA:
      • ABDALLAH, Hajji
      • AL-MOHAMMED, Radhwan Youssef Hameed
      • AL-MOHAMMED, Ridwan Youssef Hameed
      • AL-MUHAMMAD, Ridwan Yusif Hamid
      • AL-TAWIL, Abu Abdallah
      • GHADIR, Abu
      • TAHIR, Abu
    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 23 Nov 1970
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A18208609 (Iraq) expires 22 Nov 2028
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Almohammed has been a key KH official for several years and coordinated KH operations. KH has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks in Iraq since its founding in 2006, against both U.S. forces and forces serving in support of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and is ideologically tied to Iran, receiving financial and military support from Iran.

    HAMZAH, Hasan Dheyab Hamzah

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 25 Feb 1977
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: B10398022 (Iraq) expires 25 Feb 2032
    • alt. Passport: A11413285 (Iraq) expires 19 Aug 2024
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Hamzah is a senior KH official involved in operations who coordinates KH operations, including threats to U.S. forces.

    JAYTHOOM, Husham Hashim

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 25 Aug 1969
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A21616600 (Iraq) expires 20 May 2031
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: HARAKAT AL-NUJABA

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Jaythoom is a military trainer for Harakat al-Nujaba (HAN). HAN officials have publicly threatened to attack U.S. personnel in Iraq and the region, and HAN has openly pledged its loyalties to Iran at the expense of Iraqi sovereignty.

    MUKHAMIS, Saeed Kadhim

    • AKA:
      • MGHAMES, Sameer Kadem
      • MUGHAMIS, Said Kazim
    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 01 May 1972
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: G1364088 (Iraq) expires 17 Jul 2015
    • National ID No.: 00668627 (Iraq) expires 12 Dec 2020
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: KATA’IB SAYYID AL-SHUHADA

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Mukhamis is a senior KSS official. KSS is supported by Iran with training, funding, and weapons and has threatened U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq.

    SUWAED, Safaa Adnan Jabbar

    • Address: Iraq
    • DOB: 01 May 1972
    • Nationality: Iraq
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: A18386175 (Iraq) expires 22 Mar 2029
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ASA’IB AHL AL-HAQ

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Suwaed is a senior Asa’ib Ahl al-Haqq (AAH) official and military commander, as well as a chief of operations in Salah ad-Din Province, Iraq. As of March 2026, AAH has utilized Iranian drones to attack U.S. and Coalition forces in Northern Iraq. AAH has claimed responsibility for thousands of attacks against U.S. and Coalition Forces since its founding in 2006, and has been extensively funded and trained by Iran throughout.

    OFAC Program: SUDAN-EO14098 Executive Order 14098

    GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar

    • Addresses:
      • Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia
      • Al Fattan Marine Tower, Apt 3105, Jumeriah Beach Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 25 Feb 1963
    • POB: Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
    • Nationality: Colombia
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 5934638 (Colombia)
    • Passport: PE144026 (Colombia) expires 29 Aug 2027
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AGENCY S.A.S.

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Jose Oscar Garcia Batte is a Colombian national and former Colombian Army Colonel who owns the Bogota-based recruiting company Global Qowa Al-Basheria S.A.S. (GQAB), also known as Mi Futuro Global. Through GQAB, he knowingly recruited former Colombian military personnel to join the previously designated International Services Agency (A4SI) and its successor Fénix to fight in Sudan for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He continued recruiting for A4SI even after learning that A4SI was sending personnel to Sudan to fight for the RSF. He has also recruited former Colombian military personnel to participate in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with individuals fighting on behalf of both sides. The State Department’s Sudan press release notes that this action marks three years since the civil war began in Sudan on April 15, 2023, during which over 150,000 people have been killed, more than 14 million displaced, and famine conditions persist.

    GARCIA BATTE, Omar Fernando

    • Address: Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia
    • DOB: 25 Sep 1961
    • POB: Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
    • Nationality: Colombia
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 5934268 (Colombia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Omar Fernando Garcia Batte is a Colombian national who serves as the manager and legal representative of Global Qowa Al-Basheria S.A.S. (GQAB). He is designated pursuant to E.O. 14098 for being a leader, official, or senior executive officer of GQAB, a person whose property and interests are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14098.

    QUIJANO TORRES, Jose Libardo

    • Address: Colombia
    • DOB: 24 Sep 1975
    • Nationality: Colombia
    • Gender: Male
    • Cedula No.: 74180772 (Colombia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S.

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Quijano Torres is a Colombian national serving as the nominal manager of Fénix Human Resources S.A.S. (Fénix), a Bogota-based employment agency opened in February 2025 as a replacement for the previously designated International Services Agency (A4SI). Fénix was created by previously designated Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra and his wife Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero. Quijano Torres is designated pursuant to E.O. 14098 for being a leader, official, or senior executive officer of Fénix.

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

    OFAC Program: SUDAN-EO14098 Executive Order 14098

    FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S.

    • AKA: “HRFENIX”
    • Address: Carrera 47 A No. 93-92, Bogota, Colombia
    • Website: https://hrfenix.com
    • Organization Established Date: 28 Feb 2025
    • NIT #: 9019295283 (Colombia)
    • Matricula Mercantil No: 03929145 (Colombia)

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Fénix Human Resources S.A.S. is a Bogota, Colombia-based employment agency opened in February 2025 by previously designated Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra and his previously designated wife Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero as a replacement for the previously designated International Services Agency (A4SI). Fénix is being designated for being responsible for, or complicit in, actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Sudan. The investigation leading to today’s designations was carried out in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, National Targeting Center and Miami/Tampa Field Office.

    GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.

    • AKA: “MI FUTURO GLOBAL”
    • Address: Carrera 13 No. 49-15 Oficina 401, Bogota, Colombia
    • Website: https://mifuturoglobal.com
    • Organization Established Date: 28 Jun 2012
    • NIT #: 9005343144 (Colombia)
    • Matricula Mercantil No: 02228829 (Colombia)
    • Linked to: GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar

    Supplemental Information: According to Treasury’s press release, Global Qowa Al-Basheria S.A.S. (GQAB), also known as Mi Futuro Global, is owned by Jose Oscar Garcia Batte, a former Colombian Army Colonel. Through GQAB, Garcia Batte knowingly recruited former Colombian military personnel to join A4SI and its successor Fénix to fight in Sudan for the RSF, a paramilitary group that has carried out summary executions, ethnically motivated attacks, sexual and gender-based violence, and torture. The State Department determined in January 2025 that RSF members committed genocide in Sudan, and in December 2023 that RSF members had committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing. GQAB is designated pursuant to E.O. 14098 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted for or on behalf of, Jose Oscar Garcia Batte.

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  • Burning Question: So what is that OFSI Interim Necessities GL, anyhow?

    I asked Claude to explain:

    General Licence INT/2025/7628424 — Plain English Summary

    What is this, and why does it exist?

    This is a UK financial sanctions licence issued by OFSI (the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, part of HM Treasury). It was granted under Regulation 40 of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 — the UK’s domestic legal framework for Iran-related nuclear sanctions.

    Under those sanctions, certain Iranian banks and their UK subsidiaries are “Designated Persons” (DPs) — meaning their assets are frozen and financial transactions involving them are normally prohibited. But a total freeze creates a practical problem: these entities still have UK staff, UK office costs, and UK legal obligations. This licence is the solution. It carves out a narrow, carefully controlled set of payments that are permitted despite the freeze.

    Who are the “Designated Persons” covered?

    The licence names five entities in Annex 1: Bank Melli (including Melli Bank PLC), Bank Saderat Iran, Bank Tejarat, Persia International Bank Plc, and Iran Insurance Company. These are the Iranian-linked financial institutions with a UK presence that the licence applies to.

    What does the licence actually allow?

    The DPs, or persons acting on their behalf, may make payments for:

    • Staff pay: remuneration, allowances, and contractual or statutory redundancy payments to UK employees and UK directors;
    • Pensions of UK employees and UK directors;
    • IT services: fees and costs for UK providers of broadband, telephone, email, anti-virus/cybersecurity software, operating system software, and regulatory reporting software; and
    • Accountancy services: fees for UK chartered or certified accountants for the DPs’ UK operations.

    In short: the frozen entities can still pay their UK-based staff, keep their IT running, and meet their accountancy obligations — but nothing more.

    Key safeguards and conditions

    All payments may only be made to accounts held at a regulated UK financial institution (a “Relevant Institution”).

    Payments must not be made, directly or indirectly, to any Designated Person. So the money can flow to ordinary UK employees and suppliers, but not back into frozen accounts.

    Within 14 days of the end of each calendar month, the UK branch of the DP must send a report to HM Treasury detailing every payment made that month — including who sent and received the money, the purpose, the amount, the payment route, and the date.

    All parties must keep accurate records for a minimum of six years.

    Duration and today’s update

    The licence took effect on 23 October 2025 and, as updated today (16 April 2026), expires at 23:59 on 22 October 2026 — the update today appears to have extended the expiry date by six months, from 22 April 2026 to 22 October 2026. This is consistent with the typical OFSI practice of rolling such licences forward in six-month blocks.

    🔍 Transparency: What is and isn’t supported by my sources

    ClaimSource support
    Licence issued under Iran Nuclear Regulations✅ Directly from the licence text
    Five named DPs in Annex 1✅ Directly from the licence text
    Four categories of permitted payments✅ Directly from the licence text
    Reporting and record-keeping requirements✅ Directly from the licence text
    Extension today to 22 October 2026✅ The fetched PDF (updated 16 April 2026) shows this date, replacing the earlier 22 April 2026 expiry
    The reason for today’s update (i.e., why it was extended, not just that it was)⚠️ Not stated in the licence text or any source I found. OFSI does not typically explain renewals. This is an inference based on the changed expiry date.
    Previous amendment history (Oct/Dec 2025)✅ Confirmed by both the licence text and Mayer Brown’s sanctions update

    If you need to act on this licence — for example, if you are one of the named banks or are providing services to them — you should consult the official GOV.UK page and consider seeking specialist sanctions law advice, as I am not a lawyer and the licence text itself notes that full details govern over any summary.

    These sort of explanations almost makes sanctions compliance easy… almost.

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  • April 16, 2026: OFSI finds that updating the Iran Interim Necessities General License is a… necessity?

    Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation HM Treasury

    OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7628424 amended

    On 16 April 2026, the General Licence INT/2025/7628424 was amended as:

    The definition of “IT Providers” was amended and now reads:

    • “UK providers of broadband services, telephone services, email services, anti-virus and cybersecurity software services, operating system software services and regulatory reporting software.”

     Permission 4.2 was added to the licence:

    • 4.2 Where a payment is made by a Person acting on behalf of one of the DPs in accordance with paragraph 4.1, the DP may repay the Person the same amount as the payment provided payment is made from a UK account.

    Permissions 8.2 and 8.3 were added to the licence:

    • 8.2 Process currency conversions and deduct reasonable fees as appropriate when processing payments under paragraph 4 on behalf of one of the DPs; and
    • 8.3 Transfer funds between different currency accounts held by one of the DPs in order to effect any conversion required under paragraph 8.2.

    Reporting requirement 10.1 was amended to reflect the new permission 4.2:

    • 10.1 The name of the DP sender or the Person making the payment on their behalf; and

    The licence was extended by six months and now expires on 22 October 2026.

    Any persons intending to use General Licence INT/2025/7628424 should consult the copy of the Licence for full details of the permissions and usage requirements.

    Here’s the updated Publication Notice:

    Publication_Notice_Document_-_INT-2025-7628424_amendedDownload

    and the updated General Licence:

    INT-2025-7628424_amendedDownload

    Fun fact: I see that these files do not follow the same file naming convention as others I’ve uploaded recently….

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  • April 15, 2026: Economic Fury from the State Department

    U.S. Upends Iranian Shadow Fleet and Oil-for-Gold Terror Financing Network

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    APRIL 15, 2026

    The United States is acting to decisively limit Iran’s ability to generate revenue as it attempts to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage. Today’s sanctions target elements of U.S.-designated Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s multi-billion-dollar oil smuggling empire that enriches the Iranian regime and its elites. It also targets a separate oil-for-gold network that finances U.S.-designated Hizballah and the U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp-Qods Force (IRGC-QF).

    The Iranian regime continues to enrich corrupt elites like the Shamkhani family while ordinary Iranians suffer under a deteriorating economy. The regime likewise funnels the wealth of the Iranian people to Hizballah and other terrorists in the Middle East. These designations underscore our commitment to maximum pressure on Iran and its terrorist proxies.

    The complex schemes involving illicit Iranian oil, gold, and terrorist financing demonstrate the lengths to which Iran and its partners will go to evade sanctions and fund malign activities. We will continue to expose and disrupt these networks.

    Since President Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, the United States has sanctioned over 1,000 persons, vessels, and aircraft as part of our campaign against Iranian malign activity. We will not relent in our efforts to deny Iran and its proxies the resources they use to threaten U.S. interests and regional stability.

    Today’s action marks the latest round of sanctions targeting Iranian oil sales and support to Iran’s terrorist proxies since the issuance of National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), directing maximum pressure on Iran and its regional proxies. More information on today’s designations can be found in Treasury’s Press Release

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  • April 15, 2016: Epic Fury becomes Economic Fury in OFAC’s hands…

    Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Economic Fury Targets Illicit Oil Smuggling Network Run by Iranian Regime Elite

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902 — Executive Order 13902 — Iran Sanctions

    BALHOTRA, Chetan Prakash

    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 26 Feb 1974
    • POB: Delhi, India
    • Nationality: India
    • Citizen: India
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: Z5734277 (India) expires 09 Jun 2031
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Balhotra is a director of Meritron DMCC and has worked on behalf of U.S.-designated ship management firm Marvise SMC DMCC. Marvise SMC DMCC shifted operations to Helmatic Consultancy DMCC following its July 2025 designation. He is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    SRINIVAS, Tanjore Sunilkumar

    • AKA: SRINIVAS, Tanjore Sunil Kumar
    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 11 Feb 1976
    • POB: Marredpally, Telangana, India
    • Nationality: India
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: F2674392 (India)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Srinivas has served as an official of multiple firms in the Shamkhani network, including as a procurement manager for Marvise SMC DMCC, and as an executive in multiple Shamkhani-associated companies. He is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    OFAC Program: SDGT — Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions

    MOOSAVI, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin

    • AKA:
      • MOOSAVI, Badroddin
      • MOOSAVI, Seyed Naiemai Badoddin
      • MOUSAVI, Badr Al-Din Naimi
      • MOUSAWI, Sayed Bader Al Din Sayed
      • MUSAVI, Sayyed Badroddin Na’ima’i (Arabic: سيد بدر الدين نعايمائي موسوي)
      • NAIEMAEIMOOSAVI, Seyed Badroddin
      • NAIEMAIEMOOSAVI, Seyed Badroddin
    • Address: 145-157 St. John Street, London EC1V 4PY, United Kingdom
    • Address: Saleh Bin Lehej Bld. No. 403, Oud Metha, Bur, P.O. Box 123995, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Address: Cumburiyet Mahallesi Incirli Dede Sokak 8-566, Simpas Queen Bomonti Residents, Sidling, Istanbul 34380, Turkey
    • DOB: 11 Jan 1977
    • POB: Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary Sanctions Risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: I96955894 (Iran)
    • alt. Passport: E96005365 (Iran)
    • alt. Passport: P96676926 (Iran)
    • alt. Passport: P96600587 (Iran) expires 12 Jul 2023
    • National ID No.: 0065169174 (Iran)
    • alt. National ID No.: 151769310001 (United Kingdom)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked To: HIZBALLAH

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Moosavi is an Iranian national and Hizballah-financier also linked to Iran’s IRGC-QF. For more than five years, he cultivated a financial facilitation network to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil for the benefit of Hizballah and the Iranian regime. He smuggled Iranian oil to Maduro’s regime in Venezuela in exchange for gold procured at below-market rates, which was transferred via U.S.-designated Mahan Air to Hizballah members in Tehran — including U.S.-designated Hizballah financier Ali Qasir — before being smuggled to Türkiye for sale. He is also tied to the sale of Iranian LPG and crude oil, and worked with U.S.-designated Iran gas magnate Seyed Emamjomeh using companies including U.S.-designated Caspian Petrochemical FZE and Pearl Petrochemical FZE. He worked with U.S.-designated narcotics trafficker Tarek Zaidan El Aissami Maddah and U.S.-designated illicit shipping facilitator Viktor Artemov, employing ship-to-ship transfers, AIS spoofing, and zombie tankers. He is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, Hizballah. This action was conducted as part of a joint investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902 — Executive Order 13902 — Iran Sanctions

    ANIKA LINES INC.

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 14 May 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 6503450
    • Registration Number: 125917 (Marshall Islands)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Anika Lines Inc. manages, owns, and operates the Panama-flagged vessel ANIKA (IMO 9417464), which has transported millions of barrels of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    AURA LINES INC.

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 10 May 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 6506631
    • Registration Number: 125871 (Marshall Islands)

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Aura Lines Inc. is the registered owner, operator, and manager of the Mozambique-flagged vessel AURA (IMO 9274563), which regularly transports shipments of Iranian LPG — more than three million barrels since the beginning of 2025. AURA has been part of the Shamkhani network’s fleet since 2024. Aura Lines Inc. is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.

    CORPLINX CONSULTANCY LLC FZ (Arabic: كوربلينكس للاستشارات ذ م م م ح)

    • Address: M Floor, The Meydan Hotel, Business Center 1, Nad Al Shiba, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 14 Jul 2023
    • License: 2310365.01 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Corplinx acts as an administrative, consulting, and business services firm within the Shamkhani umbrella of companies. Shamkhani network employees use Corplinx web domains to disguise the financial and corporate operations of the network. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    FLEET TANQO PRIVATE LIMITED

    • Address: Office 2001, 20 Floor, G-Square Business Park, Plot 25/26, Sector 30, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Mar 2025
    • C.I.N.: U70200MH2025PTC449767 (India)
    • Identification Number: IMO 0261023
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Fleet Tanqo manages five vessels — HORAE, VERSA, ANAYA, DAPHNE V, and SILVAR — which have transported multiple cargoes of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network. Fleet Tanqo’s fleet transported more than 20 cargoes of Russian petroleum products in 2025. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    HAPUKA MARINE LTD.

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 16 Oct 2023
    • Identification Number: IMO 6467751
    • Registration Number: 122274 (Marshall Islands)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Hapuka Marine Ltd. manages, owns, and operates the Cameroon-flagged vessel CAUVERI (IMO 9282508), which has transported millions of barrels of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    HELMATIC CONSULTANCY DMCC (Arabic: هيلماتيك كونسالتنسي م د م س)

    • Address: Unit No 4005, Platinum Tower, Parcel JLT-PH1-I2, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, New Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 26 Dec 2024
    • License: DMCC-957571 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Registration Number: DMCC201046 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Helmatic Consultancy DMCC assumed the operations of U.S.-designated Marvise SMC DMCC following its July 2025 designation. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    HOUSE OF SHIPPING INVESTMENT FZCO (Arabic: هاوس أوف شيبينج انفستمنت ش م ح)

    • AKA: HOUSE OF SHIPPING MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES LLC
    • Address: BCB3 201, 2nd Floor, Business Cluster Building 3, Dubai Commercity, P.O. Box 35267, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Website: https://houseofshipping.com
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Aug 2022
    • License: 19153 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, House of Shipping Investment FZCO acts as a shipping firm for Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani and his business partners. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    HOUSE OF SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

    • Address: Plot No 16 (NP), Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
    • Address: IndiQube Alpine, 9th Floor, No. 51, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Block No. 4, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Alandur, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Mar 2022
    • C.I.N.: U74999TN2022FTC148945 (India)
    • Tax ID No.: AAGCH1284G (India)
    • Linked To: HOUSE OF SHIPPING INVESTMENT FZCO

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, House of Shipping Private Limited is the Indian office for, and a direct subsidiary of, House of Shipping Investment FZCO. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, House of Shipping Investment FZCO.

    MERITRON DMCC (Arabic: ميريترون م د م س)

    • AKA: OCEANCE TRADING DMCC
    • Address: Unit No: 3406, Liwa Heights 1, Parcel JLT-PH2-W3A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, New Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 18 Oct 2020
    • License: DMCC-782759 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Registration Number: DMCC188049 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 11573255 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Meritron DMCC is a Shamkhani front company used to clandestinely procure new vessels for the network and facilitate transportation of sanctioned petroleum products from Iran. Between 2025 and early 2026, Meritron sought to purchase two new construction vessels worth tens of millions of dollars from South Korea on behalf of the Shamkhani network, replacing designated company Teodor Shipping L.L.C. in this transaction. Meritron was previously managed by Shamkhani network associate Elisabetta Cadeddu and is a former subsidiary of Max Energy Fuel Trading LLC, both sanctioned in July 2025. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    NARDIE INTERNATIONAL S.A.

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 25 Jan 2024
    • Identification Number: IMO 6505871
    • Registration Number: 123942 (Marshall Islands)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Nardie International S.A. manages, owns, and operates the Panama-flagged vessel BELLARIS (IMO 9332614), which has transported millions of barrels of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    ORIEL GROUP

    • Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Website: https://orielgrp.com
    • Organization Established Date: 2015
    • Organization Type: Management consultancy activities
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Oriel Group is a shipping, commodity, and logistics company under which much of the Shamkhani network’s operations fall, including many of the shipping and commodity trading firms sanctioned in July 2025. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    SHIPSTAR SHIPCHANDLING LLC (Arabic: شيب ستار للشحن ذ.م.م)

    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Jan 2021
    • License: 924072 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 11611767 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: HOUSE OF SHIPPING INVESTMENT FZCO

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Shipstar Shipchandling LLC is a company controlled by House of Shipping that provides supplies to the Shamkhani network’s shipping operations, including parts and provisions to ensure vessels can stay crewed and in good repair. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, House of Shipping Investment FZCO.

    SHIPZA SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Jul 2021
    • Identification Number: IMO 6399908
    • Registration Number: 110111 (Marshall Islands)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Shipza Shipping Limited acts as a Shamkhani network shipping company and has been linked to multiple sanctioned vessels used to transport cargo, including STAR (IMO 9436484) and TAVA 4 (IMO 9292151; formerly MOANA). It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    TAYLOR SHIPPING FZCO (Arabic: تايلور شيبينغ ش م ح)

    • Address: BCB3 304, Third Floor, Business Cluster, Building 3, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Website: https://taylor-shipping.com/
    • Organization Established Date: 30 May 2024
    • License: 50394 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Taylor Shipping FZCO (formerly known as Lazar Shipping, which was affiliated with Marvise SMC DMCC) is a shipping company that has held key roles with multiple sanctioned vessels in the Shamkhani fleet. For example, the network tapped Taylor Shipping to manage the sanctioned vessel YUG as it delivered Iranian commodities to East Asia on behalf of Iranian Armed Forces General Staff front company Sepehr Energy Jahan. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

    OFAC Program: SDGT — Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 — Counter Terrorism Sanctions

    A.C.S. GLOBAL BV

    • Address: Weerdestein 136, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1083 GJ, Netherlands
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary Sanctions Risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 16 Aug 2012
    • alt. Organization Established Date: 06 Sep 2012
    • V.A.T. Number: NL851893867B01 (Netherlands)
    • Trade License No.: 55876625 (Netherlands)
    • Branch Unit Number: 000025486128 (Netherlands)
    • Linked To: MOOSAVI, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, A.C.S. Global BV is one of three companies closely affiliated with Moosavi. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin Moosavi.

    ACS TRADING LLC (Arabic: ايه سي اس للتجارة ذ.م.م.)

    • Address: 221 Oud Metha Offices, PO Box 127670, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary Sanctions Risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 09 Dec 2007
    • Commercial Registry Number: 1020337 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Chamber of Commerce Number: 127145 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Business Registration Number: 603928 (United Arab Emirates)
    • alt. Business Registration Number: 10844263 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: MOOSAVI, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, ACS Trading LLC is one of three companies closely affiliated with Moosavi. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin Moosavi.

    LOTUS UNIVERSAL LLC (Arabic: لوتاس يونيفرسال ش.ذ.م.م.)

    • Address: Deira Oud Al Muteena 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary Sanctions Risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Jul 2011
    • Commercial Registry Number: 1847878 (United Arab Emirates)
    • alt. Commercial Registry Number: 1079407 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Chamber of Commerce Number: 194964 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Business Registration Number: 656528 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 10872593 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked To: MOOSAVI, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Lotus Universal LLC is one of three companies closely affiliated with Moosavi. It is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Seyed Naiemaei Badroddin Moosavi.

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

    OFAC Program: IRAN-EO13902 — Executive Order 13902 — Iran Sanctions

    ANAYA (3E3719)

    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2008
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9326885
    • MMSI: 352001906
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: FLEET TANQO PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, ANAYA is one of five vessels managed by Fleet Tanqo Private Limited that have transported multiple cargoes of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network. Fleet Tanqo’s fleet transported more than 20 cargoes of Russian petroleum products in 2025.

    ANIKA (3E2232)

    • Vessel Type: Crude/Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2009
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9417464
    • MMSI: 352002243
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: ANIKA LINES INC.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, ANIKA has transported millions of barrels of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

    AURA (C9NA63)

    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Mozambique
    • Former Vessel Flag: Palau
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9274563
    • MMSI: 650000181
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: AURA LINES INC.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, AURA regularly transports shipments of Iranian LPG, carrying more than three million barrels of Iranian LPG since the beginning of 2025. AURA has been part of the Shamkhani network’s fleet since 2024.

    BELLARIS (3E2763)

    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2008
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9332614
    • MMSI: 352001849
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: NARDIE INTERNATIONAL S.A.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, BELLARIS has transported millions of barrels of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

    CAUVERI (TJMOK5)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Cameroon
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9282508
    • MMSI: 613271440
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: HAPUKA MARINE LTD.

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, CAUVERI has transported millions of barrels of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

    DAPHNE V (3E3751)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2006
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9321677
    • MMSI: 352002063
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: FLEET TANQO PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, DAPHNE V is one of five vessels managed by Fleet Tanqo Private Limited that have transported multiple cargoes of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

    HORAE (3FUU)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2009
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9413004
    • MMSI: 352179000
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: FLEET TANQO PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, HORAE is one of five vessels managed by Fleet Tanqo Private Limited that have transported multiple cargoes of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

    SILVAR (TJMA37)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Cameroon
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2005
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9291262
    • MMSI: 613414707
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: FLEET TANQO PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, SILVAR is one of five vessels managed by Fleet Tanqo Private Limited that have transported multiple cargoes of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

    VERSA (3E3720)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2008
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9379301
    • MMSI: 352001907
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked To: FLEET TANQO PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, VERSA is one of five vessels managed by Fleet Tanqo Private Limited that have transported multiple cargoes of Russian oil or petroleum products on behalf of the Shamkhani network.

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