Multinational network supporting Iran's materiel production sanctioned

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that OFAC has sanctioned seven individuals and four entities based in Iran, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Russia, and Türkiye in connection with Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and military aircraft development. This network has facilitated shipments and financial transactions in support of the U.S.-designated Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company’s (HESA’s) UAV and military aircraft production, procurement, and maintenance activities. OFAC also updated HESA’s entry on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List to include its new alias (Shahin Co.), which it has used to evade sanctions and export control measures.

For the names and identification information of the designated individuals and entities and the update to HESA's entry, see the September 19, 2023, BankersOnline OFAC Update.