The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Iran General License Z, "Authorizing Wind Down Activities, Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions, and the Offloading of Cargo Involving Certain Persons or Vessels Blocked on July 14, 2026."
Additionally, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
DEHKORDI, Asghar Aghili, United Arab Emirates; DOB 21 Feb 1976; POB Shahrekord, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 4621568566 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
GEORGE, Jijin, United Arab Emirates; DOB 16 Jan 1994; POB Trivandrum, India; nationality India; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
KAALUND, Martin Austin (a.k.a. KAALUND, Martin), Singapore; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 11 Apr 1973; POB Copenhagen, Denmark; nationality Denmark; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: HOUSE OF SHIPPING INVESTMENT FZCO).
MOGHADAS, Behzad (Arabic: بهزاد مقدس), United Arab Emirates; Iran; DOB 27 Jul 1987; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
RAHBAR MADANI, Mohammad Reza, Iran; DOB 10 Jun 1973; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Dominica; Gender Male; Passport RA020092 (Dominica) expires 29 Apr 2032; National ID No. 0057373078 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
RAKHBARMADANI, Ali (Arabic: علي راخبارماداني) (a.k.a. RAHBARMADANI, Ali), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Russia; DOB 28 Jan 1975; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Russia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport 516737186 (Russia); alt. Passport B97499327 (Iran) expires 29 Feb 2028 (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
RONCO, Alessandra, United Arab Emirates; DOB 1980 to 1981; POB Italy; nationality Italy; Gender Female (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: EVORIT STRATEGY CONSULTING LLC-FZ).
TSERNOSJOV, Maksim, United Arab Emirates; DOB 23 Aug 1985; nationality United Kingdom; Gender Male; Passport 124013929 (United Kingdom) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
VISHAVDEEP, Gautam, United Arab Emirates; DOB 27 Jul 1967; POB Ludhiana, India; nationality India; Gender Male; Passport Z5557980 (India) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
ZAHED, Hossein Ghorbani (a.k.a. GHORBANIZAHED, Hossein), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 13 Oct 1982; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Dominica; Gender Male; National ID No. 0075194953 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AARE LINES INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 17 May 2022; Identification Number IMO 6324125 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
AL KINA COMMERCIAL BROKER LLC (Arabic: الكينا للوساطة التجارية ش ذ م م), 1909 and 1901 Burj Khalifa, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 26 Feb 2019; License 827606 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 316979 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 1395777 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11500101 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: RAKHBARMADANI, Ali).
AVA TARABAR DARYA COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت آوا ترابر دریا) (a.k.a. AVA TARABAR DARYA CO LTD), No. 0 Ground Floor, Imam Khomeini Boulevard, Nezami Alley, Post Neighborhood, Khorramshahr, Khouzestan 6415953185, Iran; Organization Established Date 07 Jun 2022; National ID No. 14011215616 (Iran); Identification Number IMO 6327561; Business Registration Number 3920 (Iran) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
BSG MANAGEMENT LTD (Arabic: بي اس جي مانجمنت ليميتد), Unit L28-05, Level 28, Dubai International Financial Centre, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 19 Aug 2021; License 4945 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11723352 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ZAHED, Hossein Ghorbani).
DEZERA SHIPPING FZCO (Arabic: ديزيرا شيبينج ش م ح), First Floor, Building A2, BCA2 125 Business Cluster, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 08 Jul 2024; License 50420 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
EVORIT STRATEGY CONSULTING LLC-FZ (Arabic: ايفوريت ستراتيجي كونسالتينج ذ م م-منطقة حرة), 6th Floor, The Meydan Hotel Grandstand, Meydan Road, Nad Al Shiba, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; M Floor, Business Center 1, Nad Al Shiba, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website https://evoritglobal.com; Organization Established Date 24 Sep 2025; License 2537797.01 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: KAALUND, Martin Austin).
GLAVOS SHIPPING FZCO (Arabic: غلافوس شيبينج ش م ح), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 05 Aug 2024; License 50426 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
GOLDEN NEST GROUP LTD, Boulevard Plaza Tower, 2, Office 2504, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Ellen L Skelton Building, 2nd Floor, Fishers Lane, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, Virgin Islands, British; Organization Established Date 07 Mar 2023; Company Number OE028423 (United Kingdom); Registration Number 2103334 (Virgin Islands, British) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ZAHED, Hossein Ghorbani).
HANSA SHIPPING INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 03 May 2024; Identification Number IMO 0171833; Entity Code 125737 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
HOPE 1 SHIPPING INC, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 04 Feb 2022; Identification Number IMO 6335884; Entity Code 112970 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
KANGRI 1 INC, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 06 Dec 2024; Identification Number IMO 0134656; Registration Number 129141 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
LUBECK SHIPPING LLC (Arabic: لوبيك للشحن ذ م م), Office No 1-032, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; BCB3 119, First Floor, Business Cluster - Building 3, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 31 May 2018; Identification Number IMO 6418449; License 808300 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 305098 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11306758 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
NUVETRRO SHIPPING INC, Building 1, Nelson Spring Business Complex, Nelson Spring, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Organization Established Date 2025; Identification Number IMO 0422802 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
OCEAN SEARUM ONE LIMITED, Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 23 May 2022; Identification Number IMO 6335306; Business Registration Number 74066533 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
PLATINUM KNIGHTS LTD, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 04 Jan 2024; Identification Number IMO 6505796; Entity Code 123580 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SAI WAN SHIPPING LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 西環船務有限公司), 21/F CMA Building, 64 Connaught Road, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 06 Jul 2018; Business Registration Number 69604477 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING AGENCY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, C-1102, Godrej Coliseum Near Somaiya Hospital Road, Lokmanya Pan Bazar, Sion (East) Sion, Mumbai 400022, India; Organization Established Date 20 Sep 2022; C.I.N. U63030MH2022FTC390753 (India) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING DMCC (Arabic: سي ليد شيبينغ م.د.م.س), Unit No 3057, Level 1, Jewellry & Gemplex 3, DMCC Business Centre, New Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 29 Jul 2018; License DMCC-506318 (United Arab Emirates); Business Registration Number DMCC130391 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11469509 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING MARSHALL ISLANDS LTD, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 07 Dec 2021; Identification Number IMO 6275841; Residency Number 112141 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD., 78 Shenton Way, #10 Unit No. 001, Singapore 79120, Singapore; Organization Established Date 28 Mar 2017; Identification Number IMO 6104579; Registration Number 201708559N (Singapore) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت سپهر نور مبین) (a.k.a. SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN SHIPPING CO), Unit 3, Level 2, Mellat Tower, Ansari Street, Vali-e Asr Avenue, Tehran 1967713374, Iran; Unit 201, 2nd Floor, No. 42, Enghelab Street, 12th Farvardin Street, corner of Nowruz Alley, Tehran 1314694161, Iran; Organization Established Date 20 Dec 2015; National ID No. 14005480093 (Iran); Identification Number IMO 5920175; Registration Number 484305 (Iran) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
VELTRRIVO SHIPPING INC, Building 1, Nelson Spring Business Complex, Nelson Spring, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Organization Established Date 2025; Identification Number IMO 0422793 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
VOLTA SHIPPING SERVICES LLC (Arabic: فولتا لخدمات الشحن ذ م م) (a.k.a. VOLTA SHIPPING SERVICES FZCO), Office No 1-024, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Business Cluster Building 3 108, Fl 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 07 Jun 2017; alt. Organization Established Date 01 Oct 2023; License 784220 (United Arab Emirates); alt. License 50335 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 290374 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 1290166 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10957213 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
WE FREIGHT SHIPPING LLC (Arabic: وي فرايت للشحن ذ م م) (a.k.a. WE FREIGHT INVESTMENT FZCO (Arabic: وي فرايت انفستمنت ش م ح); a.k.a. WE FREIGHT SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS THAILAND LIMITED; a.k.a. WEFREIGHT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED), Office No B2007-160, Trade Centre First, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; BCB3 218, Second Floor, Business Cluster Building 3, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Unit 711, CTS-266, 266/1-172, Prakashwadi Sale, Village Gundavali, A.K. Road, Chakala Midc, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093, India; 4th, A/409, Ratnakar 9 Square, Mansi Circle Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, India; 71 Sukhumvit Road, Soi Sukhumvit 101/1, Phra Khanong 10260, Thailand; Website https://wefreight.com/; Organization Established Date 15 Feb 2016; alt. Organization Established Date 18 Jul 2019; alt. Organization Established Date 2022; alt. Organization Established Date 28 Jun 2022; License 752407 (United Arab Emirates); alt. License 18363 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 264431 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 2238929 (United Arab Emirates); alt. Registration Number U74999MH2019PTC328229 (India); alt. Registration Number 0105565143097 (Thailand); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10936447 (United Arab Emirates); alt. Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11905125 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
The following vessels have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ARKANOOR 2 (EPDO3) General Cargo Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1989; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8727848; MMSI 422075700 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN COMPANY).
ARKANOOR 3 (EPDP9) General Cargo Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1990; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8832083; MMSI 422077300 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN COMPANY).
CICCIO (V2C2007) Container Ship Antigua & Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2000; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9192442; MMSI 305007400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: KANGRI 1 INC).
DARIKA (3E8661) Chemical/Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2011; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9506693; MMSI 352005381 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: HANSA SHIPPING INC.).
ELPINIKI (a.k.a. "CORN") (8PQT) General Cargo Barbados flag; Vessel Year of Build 2014; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9606015; MMSI 314159000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: OCEAN SEARUM ONE LIMITED).
ERIKA (EPCL7) General Cargo Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1987; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8721454; MMSI 422049900 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: RAHBAR MADANI, Mohammad Reza).
GEMMA (T8A3035) General Cargo Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build 2011; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9509097; MMSI 511873000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: LUBECK SHIPPING LLC).
HOPE 1 (V2C2008) Bulk Carrier Antigua and Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2012; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9514339; MMSI 305008400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: HOPE 1 SHIPPING INC).
JADE (V2C2005) General Cargo Antigua and Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2010; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9418999; MMSI 305005400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: NUVETRRO SHIPPING INC).
NADIA (V4CL4) Container Ship St Kitts & Nevis flag; Vessel Year of Build 1997; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9122461; MMSI 341765000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: AARE LINES INC.).
OPAL (V2C2006) General Cargo Antigua and Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2012; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9467158; MMSI 305006400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: VELTRRIVO SHIPPING INC).
PAYA LEBAR (V2C2003) Container Ship Antigua & Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 1997; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9134232; MMSI 305003400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA ANCHOR General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1984; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8858099 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA CASTLE General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1983; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8891572 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA CRUISER General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1989; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8729963 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA GALLEON General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1990; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8843666 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEPEHR PAYAM (EPCU9) Container Ship Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1995; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9110535; MMSI 422058200 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: AVA TARABAR DARYA COMPANY).
SHENTON WAY (3E8302) Container Ship Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 1998; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9146314; MMSI 352005129 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
TANJONG PAGAR 1 (3E8523) Container Ship Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2007; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404508; MMSI 352006054 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
VIRENT (3E3834) Chemical/Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2007; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9332171; MMSI 352002167 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: PLATINUM KNIGHTS LTD).
The following changes have been made to OFAC's SDN List:
BANK MARKAZI JOMHOURI ISLAMI IRAN (a.k.a. BANK MARKAZI IRAN; a.k.a. CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN; a.k.a. 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 [IRAN] [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE; Linked To: HIZBALLAH). -to- BANK MARKAZI JOMHOURI ISLAMI IRAN (a.k.a. BANK MARKAZI IRAN; a.k.a. CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN; a.k.a. 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; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TAhwhFv3JpK39Nc2m8W5LPCcoTisutiRfp; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TJdgB1k6ot3f2nLuZug6D8eD3HavTmzmSK; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TXGHxdYbGy574z5hBu4LNzq9NzjZQ9bhUf; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TFQbqaNbmq2xsVor2NbufLkYZvxFC9wC7k [IRAN] [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE; Linked To: HIZBALLAH).
Unrelated Administrative List Changes:
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