Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 of 20 July 2023 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

Type Regulation
Publication 2023-07-20
Last updated 2026-01-31
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ماهان ایر (Farsi spelling) Address: No 21 Mahan Air Tower – Azadegan Street, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran Post box 1481655761 Place of registration: Tehran, Iran Mahan Air is a private Iranian airline based in Tehran. It has been used repeatedly to transfer Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies to Russia, which have been used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Mahan Air is therefore involved in transferring Iranian-made UAVs and related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 14.10.2024

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Iran Air

(a.k.a. the Airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Homa; Iran Air Cargo; Iran Air Ground Services; Iran Air Catering) ایران ایر (Farsi spelling) Address: Central Offices, Airport Boulevard, Tehran, Iran Type of entity: government entity Place of registration: Tehran, Iran Iran Air is an Iranian state airline controlled by Iran’s Ministry of Infrastructure, and therefore subordinate to the country’s military-political leadership. It has been used repeatedly to transfer Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related technologies to Russia, which have been used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Iran Air is therefore involved in transferring Iranian-made UAVs and related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 14.10.2024

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Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co.

(a.k.a. Dynamic Electronic Frequency Engineering Limited Liability Company) بسامد الکترونیک پویا (Farsi spelling) Address: No. 63 Unit 4, Shahrara, Patrice Lumumba St. Abshori St., Tehran, 144593491, Iran Type of entity: limited liability company Registration number: 466887 National ID number: 14004684489 Associated individuals: Hossein Hatefi Ardakani (CEO) Associated entities: Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co. is an Iranian procurement firm. It is part of a procurement network overseen by EU-listed Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co.’s CEO and largest shareholder. Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is an Iranian businessman who is involved, through the procurement network he oversees, in the supply of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) items to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO), which are then supplied to Russia to support Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Basamad Electronic Pouya Engineering Co. is therefore associated with a natural person involved in Iran’s UAV programme and in transferring Iranian-made UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 14.10.2024

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Iran Alumina Company (IAC)

(a.k.a. I.A.C.; Iran Alumina Co.) آلومینای ایران شرکت (Farsi spelling) Address 1: 100, Somayyeh St., Tehran, Iran (head office) Address 2: Kilometer 7 turnpike Sankhast, Jajarm, North Khorasan, Iran (factory) Principal place of business: Khorasan province, Iran Iran Alumina Company (IAC) is Iran’s sole producer of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) or alumina powder, which is used in the fabrication of solid fuel propellant used to launch rockets and missiles. The facility operates on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in producing missile fuel from metal powder. IAC is a subsidiary of the state-owned mines and metal holding company Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organisation (IMIDRO), which is controlled by the Iranian Ministry of Industries and Mines. Therefore, Iran Alumina Company (IAC) is involved in Iran’s missile programme. 14.10.2024

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Shahid Haj Ali Movahed Research Center

(a.k.a. Shahid Movahed Industry; Shahid Mohaved Industries; SHIG Department 7500) مرکز تحقیقات شهید حاج علی موحد (Farsi spelling) Address: c/o SHIG, Damavand Tehran Highway, PO Box 16595-159, Tehran, Iran Principal place of business: Tehran Province, Iran Shahid Haj Ali Movahed Research Center is a subsidiary of the EU-listed Shahid Hemmat Industries Group (SHIG), an industrial group subordinate to the state-controlled EU-listed Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO), which supports Iran’s liquid-propellant ballistic missile programme. The Center has been involved in the research, testing and manufacture of Iranian missiles. The Center is directly involved in missile development, including in the context of cooperation between Iran and the DPRK, from which it received specialist support for the development of long-range missiles. Therefore, Shahid Haj Ali Movahed Research Center is involved in Iran’s missile programme. 14.10.2024

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Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company

(a.k.a. Teyf Tadbir Arya Engineering Company; Teif Tadbir Arya; Teyf Tadbir Aria) شرکت مهندسی تیف تدبیر (Farsi spelling) Address: Unit 10, No. 1, End of Bahar, Kardan Street, Patrice Street, Tehran 144596443, Iran Registration number: 427320 (Iran) Associated individuals: Hossein Hatefi Ardakani (CEO) Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO) Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company is an Iranian procurement firm. Its CEO is EU-listed Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, an Iranian businessman who oversees a transnational procurement network for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components. He operates through his Tehran-based firms, including Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company and the EU-listed Kavan Electronics LLC. Through his procurement network, Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is involved in the supply of UAV items to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO). These items are used in Iran’s Shahed-series UAVs, which Iran supplies to Russia to support Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Teyf Tadbir Engineering Company is therefore associated with natural and legal persons and entities involved in Iranian-made UAV programme and also involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 14.10.2024

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MG Flot LLC

Address: Apartment 1, ul Lenina, Akhty, 18D, 368730, Russia Type of entity: shipping company Registration number: IMO 6016988 MG Flot LLC is a Russian shipping company whose vessels are involved in shipping Iranian military-related commodities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) components, to Russia. MG Flot LLC’s vessels, including the cargo ship Rasul Gamzatov (IMO: 8861058; MMSI: 273157300), have been transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including UAV components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. Therefore, MG Flot LLC is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 18.11.2024

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VTS Broker LLC

Address: Office 19, ul Dzerzhinskogo, 72B, Astrakhan, 414015, Russia Type of entity: shipping company Registration number: IMO 5122966 VTS Broker LLC is a Russian shipping company whose vessels are involved in shipping Iranian military-related commodities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) components, to Russia. VTS Broker LLC’s vessels, including the cargo ship Musa Jalil (IMO: 8846814; MMSI: 273353660), have been transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including UAV components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. Therefore, VTS Broker LLC is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 18.11.2024

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Arapax LLC

Address: Apartment 6, ul Savushkina, 2, Astrakhan, 414056, Russia Type of entity: shipping company Registration number: IMO 6189893 Arapax LLC is a Russian shipping company whose vessels are involved in shipping Iranian military-related commodities, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) components, to Russia. Arapax LLC’s vessels, including the cargo ship Begey (IMO: 8943210; MMSI: 273421560), have been transporting Iranian-made weapons and ammunition, including UAV components, across the Caspian Sea to resupply Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. Therefore, Arapax LLC is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 18.11.2024

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Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)

گروه کشتیرانی جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Farsi spelling) Place of registration: Iran Associated individuals: Mohammad Reza Khiabani (director) Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC/SSJO) Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is a major Iranian maritime carrier. For years, ships belonging to or managed by IRISL or its affiliated companies, have been implicated in shipping military related cargo and other activities aimed at providing support to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, in particular in relation with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and some of its branches, notably the (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) and the (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC/SSJO). The (EU-listed) Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) converts container ships owned or previously owned by IRISL Group into drone carriers. The IRGCN is part of the IRGC, and includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) division and a missiles division. The IRGCN is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and involved in transferring Iran’s missiles to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. The IRGC/SSJO is a research and development unit that is part of the IRGC that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment. The IRGC/SSJO is involved in Iran’s UAV and missile programmes and in transferring Iranian UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. Therefore, IRISL is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, and is associated with branches of the IRGC, in particular the (EU-listed) IRGC/SSJO and the (EU-listed) IRGCN. 18.11.2024

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Sahara Thunder

a.k.a. Tondar Sahara Co. a.k.a. Tondar Sahra Private Limited Company a.k.a. Desert Thunder Company شرکت تندر صحرا (Farsi spelling) Address: No. 2, Moghadas Alley, Ghasir St., Beheshti St. Tehran, Iran Address: Fifth Floor, No. 2, Shahid Hassan Moghadam Alley, Shahid Ahmad Ghsir Str. Argentine, Saei St. Tehran, Iran Place of registration: Iran Business Registration Number 94186 National ID: 10101382714 Chamber of Commerce Number:131454 Website: www.saharathunder.com Sahara Thunder is an Iranian import-export trading company which acts as a front company for the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). In this capacity, it supplies unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), individual components, and related technology to Russia and receives payment from Russia for delivery of those goods and services. Therefore, Sahara Thunder supplies and is otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 29.1.2026

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Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE)

شرکت فن آوران صنعت ارتباطات (Farsi spelling) Address: Yousef Abad Neighbourhood, Kordestan Express Way, Seyyed Sohrab Akhlaqi street 37, Tehran, Iran Type of entity: Private company National ID: 10102884046 Business Number: 247799 Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE) is a private company supplying critical electronic components and jam-resistant guidance systems to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO). It is also a member of the Iranian Aviation and Space Industries Association (IASIA), which procures components on behalf of the IRGC for the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). FSE is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV programme. 29.1.2026

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Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co.

پیشگامان تجارت رفیع نوین (Farsi spelling) Address: Tehran Leyzan Hossein Abad Javanshir Street, Corner of Ordibehesht St., No. 10, Postal Code: 166993356, Iran Type of entity: Private Limited Company Place of registration: Iran Date of registration: 10.12.2007 Registration number: 311045 National ID: 10103503385 Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co. is a private company with links to entities involved in Iran’s missile programme. Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co. has procured significant amounts of ammonium perchlorate, a key propellant for solid-fuel missiles, from foreign suppliers for Iran’s missile programme. Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co. is therefore involved in Iran’s missile programme. 29.1.2026

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Arsang Safe Trading Co.

شزکت ایمن تجارت ارسنگ (Farsi spelling) Address: 901, Negin Saii Tower, Vali-asr St., 14338 Tehran, 901, Negin Saii Tower, vali-asr st., 14338, Iran Place of registration: Iran Date of registration: 3.3.2014 Registration number: 450913 Arsang Safe Trading Co. is instrumental in aiding Russia’s acquisition of Close Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBMs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Iran through its collaboration with Sahara Thunder. The Supply, Research, and Industry Affairs Section of Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) oversees these military deals, playing a leading role in Iran’s military research and development efforts. Sahara Thunder has had time charter contracts with India-based companies for the vessel CHEM, which has been used for multiple shipments of UAVs, since 2022. Arsang Safe Trading Co. provided ship management services for these shipments, ensuring the smooth transfer of UAVs. As a subsidiary of MODAFL, Sahara Thunder is crucial in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of UAVs used by Russia in the war of aggression against Ukraine. Arsang Safe Trading Co. is associated with Sahara Thunder and is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 29.1.2026

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Asia Marine Crown Agency

a.k.a. Asia Marine Crown Shipping Agency a.k.a. Asia Marine Crown Shipping Agency Services Company a.k.a. Taj Daryaye Asia شرکت تاج دریای آسیا (Farsi spelling) Address: Unit. 7, 1st Floor, BLDG No. 21, Kar Va Tejarat Av., Vanak St., Vanak Sq, Tehran, Iran Place of registration: Iran Date of registration: 9.1.2019 Registration number: 10977 ID number: 14008069775 Asia Marine Crown Agency is a front company for Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). This agency has served as the port agent in Bandar Abbas, Iran, facilitating several shipments of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parts and dual use goods for Sahara Thunder projects which provide UAVs to Russia. Sahara Thunder, another MODAFL front company, oversees Iran’s commercial activities related to the design, development, manufacture, and sale of UAVs, many of which are transferred to Russia for use in its war of aggression against Ukraine. Asia Marine Crown Agency is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 29.1.2026

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Khojir Missile Development and Production

a.k.a. Khojir Missile Production Complex

Location: Teheran Province, Iran Place of registration: Iran Khojir Missile Development and Production is leading Iran’s ballistic missile programme, which is massively expanding its production capabilities. Khojir Missile Development and Production was expanded significantly in recent years to build weapons for Russia and the so-called ‘Axis of Resistance’. This expansion follows an October 2022 deal where Iran agreed to supply missiles to Russia for its war of aggression against Ukraine. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Iran has sent powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles to Russia, including Fath-360 Close Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBMs). Khojir facility is used to produce various missile types and is managed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Ministry (MODAFL). These facilities are used to develop and manufacture advanced weapons systems, including solid-propellant ballistic missiles. Therefore, Khojir Missile Development and Production is supplying or otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. 29.1.2026

ANNEX IV

Name Grounds for inclusion Date of application
1. Amirabad Port, Iran Article 2a(1), point (d): used for the transfer of Iranian UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine 18.11.2024
2. Anzali Port, Iran Article 2a(1), point (d): used for the transfer of Iranian UAVs or missiles or related technologies or components thereof to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine 18.11.2024

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