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The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the Iranian UAV industry

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed financial sanctions on individuals, companies, and vessels that help with the sale of Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

According to the OFACs statement, Sahara Thunder is the main company in this network and plays a key role in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of thousands of UAVs. Many of these UAVs are ultimately transferred to Russia. 

“The United States, in close coordination with our British and Canadian partners, will continue to use all means available to combat those who would finance Iran’s destabilizing activities”

Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson

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

  • ABDI ASJERD, Abbas (Arabic: عباس عبدی اسجرد), Tehran, Iran; DOB 09 Sep 1960; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Passport R35593485 (Iran); National ID No. 0045607362 (Iran);
  • ABDI ASJERD, Zahra (Arabic: زهرا عبدی اسجرد), Tehran, Iran; DOB 22 Oct 1995; nationality Iran; Gender Female; Passport F44356873 (Iran) expires 03 Jan 2023; National ID No. 0018946798 (Iran);
  • ABDULAHI FARD, Hojat (Arabic: حجت عبدالهی فرد) (a.k.a. ABDOLLAHI FARD, Hojjat; a.k.a. ABDOLLAHIFARD, Hojat), Tehran, Iran; DOB 22 Dec 1964; nationality Iran; Gender Male; National ID No. 4072184535 (Iran);
  • BAKHSHAYESH, Hossein (Arabic: حسین بخشایش) (a.k.a. BAKHSHAISH, Hussein), Tehran, Iran; DOB 22 May 1964; nationality Iran; Gender Male; National ID No. 1189810190 (Iran);
  • EIDI ASHJERDI, Hamid (Arabic: حمید عیدی آشجردی) (a.k.a. EYDI ASHJERDI, Hamid), Tehran, Iran; DOB 01 Dec 1963; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Passport V54707341 (Iran) expires 01 Oct 2026; National ID No. 0053643232 (Iran);
  • MIRZAI KONDORI, Kazem (Arabic: کاظم میرزایی کندری) (a.k.a. MIRZAEI KONDORI, Kazem; a.k.a. MIRZAI KANDARI, Kazem), Tehran, Iran; DOB 11 Jul 1958; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Passport V52950311 (Iran) expires 29 Jul 2025; National ID No. 0046310622 (Iran);
  • MORADIPOUR, Mohammad Ali (Arabic: محمد علی مرادی پور) (a.k.a. ALI MORADIPUR, Mohammad), Tehran, Iran; DOB 30 Apr 1959; nationality Iran; Gender Male; National ID No. 1218719699 (Iran);
  • VAHABZADEH MOGHADAM, Seyed Mohsen (Arabic: سید محسن وهاب زاده مقدم) (a.k.a. VAHABZADEH MOGHADDAM, Seyed Mohsen), Tehran, Iran; DOB 22 Nov 1958; nationality Iran; Gender Male; National ID No. 0042587662 (Iran).

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

  • ARSANG SAFE TRADING CO. (Arabic: شزکت ایمن تجارت ارسنگ), 901, Negin Saii Tower, Vali-asr St., Tehran 14338, Iran; Website www.arsangco.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 03 Mar 2014; National ID No. 14003927492 (Iran); Business Registration Number 450913 (Iran);
  • ASIA MARINE CROWN AGENCY (Arabic: شرکت تاج دریای آسیا) (a.k.a. TAJ DARYAE ASIA COMPANY), First Floor, Khalij Abi Complex, No. 0, Imam Khomeini Street, Shahid Jahan Ara Street, Manazel 38 Ghermez Neighborhood, Bandar Imam Khomeini City, Bandar Imam Khomeini Section, Bandar Mahshahr, Khuzestan 6356174826, Iran; Apt. 7, 1st Floor, South Wing, Bldg. No. 21, Kar Va Tejarat St., Vanak Sq., Tehran 1991943845, Iran; Organization Established Date 09 Jan 2019; National ID No. 14008069775 (Iran); Business Registration Number 10977 (Iran);
  • BARAN SAZAN CASPIAN ANZALI FREE ZONE COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت باران سازان کاسپین منطقه آزاد انزلی), Kiashahr Section, Koye Shahid Rajai Neighborhood, Shahid Seyyed Isa Jalili Alley, Shahid Ahmedpour Alley, 17 Shaghayegh, No. 0, Ground Floor, Astaneh Ashrafiyeh, Kiashahr, Gilan Province 4447114702, Iran; Anzali Commercial-Industrial Free Zone, Chappard Zaman, Laleh Alley Street 2, No. 178, 4349137899, Iran; North Kargar St., Above Jalal Al-Ahmad, 11th Alley, Shahid Khojaste, No. 2, Third Floor, Tehran 1439715333, Iran; Organization Established Date 14 Aug 2019; National ID No. 14008086051 (Iran); Registration Number 3644;
  • BONYAN DANESH SHARGH PRIVATE COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت بنیان دانش شرق) (a.k.a. BONYAN DANESH SHARGH COMPANY), District 15, Bagh Saba-Sohrevardi Street, Ghabousnameh, Shahid Mohammad Bakhshi Movaghar Alley, 2nd Floor, No. 27, Tehran, Tehran Province 1588856643, Iran; Organization Established Date 16 Mar 1994; National ID No. 10101477155 (Iran); Registration Number 103805 (Iran);
  • CORAL TRADING EST (Arabic: موسسة كورال للتجارة), Deira Riggat Al Batten, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Unit 4, 2nd Floor, No 18, East Nahid, Jordan Street, Tehran, Iran; Organization Established Date 15 Jul 2022; License 1081218 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11907262 (United Arab Emirates);
  • ETEMAD TEJARAT MISAGH (Arabic: اعتماد تجارت میثاق) (a.k.a. MISAGH TRADE TRUST COMPANY), Iran; National ID No. 10101409423 (Iran); Registration Number 96892 (Iran);
  • ONDEN GENERAL TRADING FZE (Arabic: اوندين جنرال تريدينغ م م ح), P2-ELOB Office No. E-21F-10, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 26 Jul 2023; Registration Number 29197 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 12130484 (United Arab Emirates);
  • PISHRO SANAT ASEMAN SHARIF PRIVATE COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت پیشرو صنعت آسمان شریف), Central Sector, North Persian Gulf Neighborhood, Shahid Shokralah Mohseni Alley, Second Alley, No. 24, Milad Building Block A1, 1st Floor, Unit 1, Tehran, Tehran Province 1379616818, Iran; Central Sector, Shahrak Rah Ahan, Kamyab Street, Kavoosh Alley, No. 0, Pezeshkan Trita Building, Floor 4, No 59, Islamshahr, Tehran Province 1498711318, Iran; Organization Established Date 30 Jul 2022; National ID No. 14011378933 (Iran); Registration Number 599557 (Iran);
  • SAFE SEAS SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE (Arabic: سیف سیز شیب مانجمینت م م ح), P1-ELOB Office No. E-19F-34, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Office Building 2G-02, Hamriyah Free Zone, PO Box 53269, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 14 Jun 2017; Identification Number IMO 5993126; License 16065 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11582160 (United Arab Emirates);
  • SAHARA THUNDER (Arabic: شرکت تندر صحرا) (a.k.a. DESERT THUNDER COMPANY; a.k.a. TONDAR SAHARA CO.; a.k.a. TONDAR SAHRA PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY), No. 2, Moghadas Alley (4), Ghasir St., Beheshti St., Tehran, Iran; Fifth Floor, No 2, Shahid Hassan Moghadam Alley, Shahid Ahmad Ghasir St, Argentine, Saei St, Tehran, Iran; Website www.saharathunder.com; Organization Established Date 07 Dec 1992; National ID No. 10101382714 (Iran); Chamber of Commerce Number 131454 (Iran); Business Registration Number 94186 (Iran);
  • SANAYE MOTORSAZI ALVAND PRIVATE COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت صنایع موتورسازی الوند) (a.k.a. ALVAND MOTORBUILDING INDUSTRIES PRIVATE COMPANY), Central Sector, Bagh Saba-Sohrevardi Street, Ghabousnameh Street, Shahid Mohammad Bakhshi Movaghar Alley, No. 27, First Floor, Tehran, Tehran Province 1588856641, Iran; Organization Established Date 01 Jan 2023; National ID No. 14011819996 (Iran); Registration Number 606989 (Iran);
  • SAONE SHIPPING CORPORATION (a.k.a. SAONE SHIPPING CORP), 60th Floor, BICSA Financial Center, Avenida Balboa, Panama City, Panama; Organization Established Date 10 Jan 2020; Identification Number IMO 6381530; Registration Number 155689977 (Panama);
  • SEA ART SHIP MANAGEMENT OPC PRIVATE LIMITED (a.k.a. SEA ART SHIP MANAGEMENT OPC), 511A, Shelton Sapphire, Sector 15, Plot No. 18&19, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Thane, Maharashtra 400614, India; Organization Established Date 20 Aug 2021; Identification Number IMO 6249053; Business Registration Number 366117 (India);
  • TRANS GULF AGENCY LLC (Arabic: ترانس جولف ايجانسي) (a.k.a. TRANS GULF AGENCY), P.O Box 7742, Office No 202, Fitco Building 3, Inside Fujairah Seaport, United Arab Emirates; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates; Website www.transgulfagency.ae; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2014; alt. Organization Established Date 08 Nov 2015; License 1013348 (United Arab Emirates); alt. License 745668 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10382731 (United Arab Emirates); alt. Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10932144 (United Arab Emirates);
  • ZEN SHIPPING & PORT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (a.k.a. ZEN SHIPPING & PORTS INDIA PVT LTD; a.k.a. ZEN SHIPPING AND PORT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; a.k.a. ZEN SHIPPING AND PORTS INDIA PVT LTD), Unit 002, B-wing Ground Floor, 215 Atrium, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400 059, India; Website www.zenships.com; Organization Established Date 05 Apr 2011; Business Registration Number 215807 (India).

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

  • CHEM (E5U4368) Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9240914; MMSI 518998388 (vessel);
  • CONRAD (E5U4542) Oil Products Tanker Cook Islands flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9546722; MMSI 518998562 (vessel);
  • DANCY DYNAMIC (T8A3476) Oil Products Tanker Palau flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9158161; MMSI 511100350 (vessel);
  • K M A (E5U4542) Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9234616; MMSI 518998425 (vessel);
  • LA PEARL (a.k.a. ELITE) (5IM808) Crude Oil Tanker Tanzania flag; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9174660; MMSI 677070800 (vessel).

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

  • EP-PUS; Aircraft Manufacture Date 1992; Aircraft Mode S Transponder Code 7342B3; Aircraft Model Ilyushin IL-76TD; Aircraft Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN) 1023409321.

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