<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><swiss-sanctions-list list-type="amendment" date="2026-03-10"><sanctions-program ssid="80" version-date="2026-03-09" predecessor-version-date="2025-12-12"><program-key lang="eng">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ger">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="fre">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ita">Iran</program-key><program-name lang="eng">Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ger">Verordnung vom 12. Dezember 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="fre">Ordonnance du 12 décembre 2025 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ita">Ordinanza del 12 dicembre 2025 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 11-14</program-name><sanctions-set ssid="13065" lang="eng">art. 16 (Financial sanctions) and art. 27 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 14</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="13065" lang="ger">Art. 16 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 27 (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 14</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="13065" lang="fre">art. 16 (Sanctions financières) et art. 27 (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 14</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="13065" lang="ita">art. 16 (Sanzioni finanziarie) et art. 27 (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 14</sanctions-set><origin>EU / UN</origin></sanctions-program><sanctions-program ssid="80" version-date="2026-03-09" predecessor-version-date="2025-12-12"><program-key lang="eng">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ger">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="fre">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ita">Iran</program-key><program-name lang="eng">Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ger">Verordnung vom 12. Dezember 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="fre">Ordonnance du 12 décembre 2025 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ita">Ordinanza del 12 dicembre 2025 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 11-14</program-name><sanctions-set ssid="3984" lang="eng">art. 16 (Financial sanctions), art. 26 (Travel ban) and art. 27 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 11</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="3984" lang="ger">Art. 16 (Finanzsanktionen), Art. 26 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) und Art. 27 (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 11</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="3984" lang="fre">art. 16 (Sanctions financières), art. 26 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) et art. 27 (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 11</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="3984" lang="ita">art. 16 (Sanzioni finanziarie), art. 26 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) et art. 27 (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 11</sanctions-set><origin>EU / UN</origin></sanctions-program><sanctions-program ssid="80" version-date="2026-03-09" predecessor-version-date="2025-12-12"><program-key lang="eng">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ger">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="fre">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ita">Iran</program-key><program-name lang="eng">Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ger">Verordnung vom 12. Dezember 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="fre">Ordonnance du 12 décembre 2025 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ita">Ordinanza del 12 dicembre 2025 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 11-14</program-name><sanctions-set ssid="68945" lang="eng">art. 16 (Financial sanctions), art. 26 (Travel ban) and art. 27 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 13</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="68945" lang="ger">Art. 16 (Finanzsanktionen), Art. 26 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) und Art. 27 (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 13</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="68945" lang="fre">art. 16 (Sanctions financières), art. 26 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) et art. 27 (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 13</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="68945" lang="ita">art. 16 (Sanzioni finanziarie), art. 26 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) et art. 27 (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 13</sanctions-set><origin>EU / UN</origin></sanctions-program><sanctions-program ssid="80" version-date="2026-03-09" predecessor-version-date="2025-12-12"><program-key lang="eng">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ger">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="fre">Iran</program-key><program-key lang="ita">Iran</program-key><program-name lang="eng">Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ger">Verordnung vom 12. Dezember 2025 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="fre">Ordonnance du 12 décembre 2025 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14</program-name><program-name lang="ita">Ordinanza del 12 dicembre 2025 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 11-14</program-name><sanctions-set ssid="8174" lang="eng">art. 16 (Financial sanctions), art. 26 (Travel ban) and art. 27 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 12</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="8174" lang="ger">Art. 16 (Finanzsanktionen), Art. 26 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) und Art. 27 (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 12</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="8174" lang="fre">art. 16 (Sanctions financières), art. 26 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) et art. 27 (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 12</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="8174" lang="ita">art. 16 (Sanzioni finanziarie), art. 26 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) et art. 27 (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 12</sanctions-set><origin>EU / UN</origin></sanctions-program><target ssid="100180"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="100182" main="true"><name ssid="100185" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Faqihian</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Hoseyn</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="title"><value>Dr</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101245" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Faqihian Hossein</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="100183" day="22" month="5" year="1952" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="100184" place-id="8377" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="100181">Dr. Hoseyn Faqihian contributed to the Iranian nuclear programme as Director-General of the Nuclear Fuel Production Company and Deputy Director of the AEOI.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"><added><identity ssid="100182" main="true"><name ssid="100185" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Faqihian</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Hoseyn</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="title"><value>Dr</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101245" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Faqihian Hossein</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="100183" day="22" month="5" year="1952" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="100184" place-id="8377" quality="good"/></identity></added><removed><identity ssid="100182" main="true"><name ssid="100185" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Faqihian</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Hoseyn</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="title"><value>Dr</value></name-part></name><name ssid="100186" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Hossein</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="100183" day="22" month="5" year="1952" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="100184" place-id="8377" quality="good"/></identity></removed></modification></target><target ssid="102061"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102064" main="true"><name ssid="102065" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Mosadegh</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">مصدق</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Masoud</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">مسعود</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="102066" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Masoud Mossadegh</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102067" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Masoud Mosaddeq</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102068"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="102062">Masoud Mosadegh is the Commander of the Special Units of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF Special Units). The LEF Special Units have on many occasions been deployed to violently supress peaceful protests, killing and injuring civilians. This was also the case in the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025.</justification><justification ssid="102063">Masoud Mosadegh is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102069">Function: Brigadier General; Commander of Special Units of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF Special Units)</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102042"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102045" main="true"><name ssid="102046" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Noshad</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Alireza</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102047" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Alireza Nowshad</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102048"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="102043">Alireza Noshad is the Police Commander of Marvdasht County and a member of the Marvdasht County Security Council. In this capacity, Alireza Noshad directed the violent repression of the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025, resulting in deaths and injuries.</justification><justification ssid="102044">Alireza Noshad is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102049">Function: Police Commander of Marvdasht County and a member of the Marvdasht County Security Council</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102088"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="102093" main="true"><name ssid="102096" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Iranian Audio-Visual Media Regulatory Authority (SATRA)</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">سازمان تنظیم مقررات رسانه های صوت و تصویر فراگیر در فضای مجازی - ساترا</spelling-variant></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="102095" year="2016" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><address ssid="102094" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No. 234, Motahari St.</address-details><p-o-box>1588874611</p-o-box></address></identity><justification ssid="102089">The Audio-Visual Media Regulatory Authority (SATRA) is a government body that is responsible for monitoring online and video content published in Iran, including entertainment products shown on privately owned streaming platforms. SATRA operates under the supervision of the state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and is therefore associated with IRIB, an entity listed by the Union.</justification><justification ssid="102090">As part of its activities, SATRA censors political and cultural content, such as dissenting political views expressed in television shows and in films, and depictions of alcohol consumption, smoking and the lack of hijab.</justification><justification ssid="102091">By censoring media content, SATRA violates the rights to freedom of expression and information of the Iranian people and the freedom and pluralism of the media. SATRA is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102092">Place of registration: Iran</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102120"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="102128" main="true"><name ssid="102131" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Yaftar Pazhohan Pishtaz Rayanesh Limited Company</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102132" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Yaftar</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102133" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Yaftar Company</value></name-part></name><address ssid="102129" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No.37, Unit 13, Qasemi Street, Habibollah Street, Azadi Avenue</address-details><zip-code>1576984418</zip-code></address><address ssid="102130" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No. 56, 4th and 5th floors, Ghasemi Alley, Shahid Akbari Boulevard, Azadi St</address-details></address></identity><justification ssid="102121">Yaftar is a company in Iran that collaborates with the Working Group for Determining Instances of Criminal Content (WGDICC).</justification><justification ssid="102122">Yaftar contributes to the widespread disruption of access to the internet by developing surveillance and repression tools. Yaftar is one of the main contractors working on online censorship in Iran and is involved in website and app internet blocking and censoring. Specifically, Yaftar is developing systems to collect data from search engines in order to identify and censor content that is considered “criminal” by the WGDICC. Yaftar has also cooperated with the Iranian Attorney General’s Office in blocking VPNs. Furthermore, Yaftar works on image analysis and facial recognition.</justification><justification ssid="102123">Through its activities, Yaftar is significantly limiting access to independent information and Iranian citizens’ freedom of expression.</justification><justification ssid="102124">Yaftar is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102125">Type of entity: Limited Company</other-information><other-information ssid="102126">Registration number: 436501</other-information><other-information ssid="102127">National ID No: 10320862133</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101793"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101799" main="true"><name ssid="101802" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Asia Marine Crown Agency</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">شرکت تاج دریای آسیا</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="101803" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Asia Marine Crown Shipping Agency</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101804" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Asia Marine Crown Shipping Agency Services Company</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101805" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Taj Daryaye Asia</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="101801" day="9" month="1" year="2019" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><address ssid="101800" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Unit. 7, 1st Floor, BLDG No. 21, Kar Va Tejarat Av., Vanak St., Vanak Sq</address-details></address></identity><justification ssid="101794">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.</justification><justification ssid="101795">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.</justification><other-information ssid="101796">Place of registration: Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="101797">Registration number: 10977</other-information><other-information ssid="101798">ID number: 14008069775</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101703"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="101706" main="true"><name ssid="101709" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Anbaran</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">عنبران</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Armin Ghorsi</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">آرمین قرصی</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="101710"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="101707" day="21" month="9" year="1983" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="101708" document-type="id-card"><number>0065911601</number><issuer code="IR">Iran</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="101704">Armin Ghorsi Anbaran is a Board Member and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE). FSE is a private company supplying critical electronic components and jam-resistance guidance systems to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO) and thereby is involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.</justification><justification ssid="101705">Therefore, in his capacity as Board Member and shareholder of FSE, Armin Ghorsi Anbaran is involved in Iran’s UAV programme.</justification><other-information ssid="101711">Position(s): Board Member and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101748"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101756" main="true"><name ssid="101759" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Sahara Thunder</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">شرکت تندر صحرا</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="101760" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Tondar Sahara Co.</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101761" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Tondar Sahra Private Limited Company</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101762" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Desert Thunder Company</value></name-part></name><address ssid="101757" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No. 2, Moghadas Alley, Ghasir St., Beheshti St.</address-details></address><address ssid="101758" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Fifth Floor, No. 2, Shahid Hassan Moghadam Alley, Shahid Ahmad Ghsir Str. Argentine, Saei St.</address-details></address></identity><justification ssid="101749">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.</justification><justification ssid="101750">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.</justification><other-information ssid="101751">Place of registration: Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="101752">Business Registration Number 94186</other-information><other-information ssid="101753">National ID: 10101382714</other-information><other-information ssid="101754">Chamber of Commerce Number: 131454</other-information><other-information ssid="101755">Website: www.saharathunder.com</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101808"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101814" main="true"><name ssid="101816" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Khojir Missile Development and Production</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101817" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Khojir Missile Production Complex</value></name-part></name><address ssid="101815" place-id="101813" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="101809">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.</justification><justification ssid="101810">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.</justification><justification ssid="101811">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.</justification><other-information ssid="101812">Place of registration: Iran</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101002"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101007" main="true"><name ssid="101013" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Bank Refah Kargaran</value></name-part></name><name ssid="101014" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Bank Refah</value></name-part></name><address ssid="101008" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Moffettah No. 125</address-details><p-o-box>15815-1866</p-o-box></address><address ssid="101009" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No.125 – Mofatteh Cross-Taleghani Ave.</address-details></address><address ssid="101010" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>40, North Shiraz Street, Mollasadra Ave., Vanak Sq.</address-details></address><address ssid="101011" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No.186 – North Shiraz St – Mollasadra Ave – Vanak Sq</address-details><zip-code>1991756783</zip-code></address><address ssid="101012" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Shahid Mofatteh Building, 125, Moffateh Crossroad, Talleghani Ave.</address-details></address></identity><justification ssid="101003">Bank Refah Kargaran is an Iranian bank with links to the Government of Iran. It cooperates with, among others, the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), including by facilitating the purchase of weapons. It also cooperates with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Health.</justification><justification ssid="101004">Bank Refah Kargaran is owned by the Government of Iran.</justification><justification ssid="101005">Thus, Bank Refah Kargaran is controlled by and providing support to the Government of Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102370">Swift: REFAIRTH</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"><added><other-information ssid="102370">Swift: REFAIRTH</other-information></added><removed><other-information ssid="101006">Swift: REF AIRTH</other-information></removed></modification></target><target ssid="101981"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="101984" main="true"><name ssid="101987" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Faizullahi</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">فیض اللهی</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Ahmad Ali</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">احمدعلی</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="101988"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="101985" year="1966" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><day-month-year ssid="101986" year="1967" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="101982">Ahmad Ali Faizullahi is the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Saberin Takavar Special Forces Brigade, an elite special operations force within the Ground Forces of the IRGC. The Saberin Takavar Special Forces Brigade has been directly involved in the violent suppression of protests in Iran and in committing serious human rights violations, including in relation to the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025.</justification><justification ssid="101983">Ahmad Ali Faizullahi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="101989">Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Saberin Takavar Special Forces Brigade</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102017"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102021" main="true"><name ssid="102022" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Olfati</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Haidar</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102023" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Heydar Olfati</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102024"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="102018">Haidar Olfati is Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Ilam Province.</justification><justification ssid="102019">Under his command, IRGC forces in Ilam Province have been involved in the violent repression of demonstrations, including during the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025 where IRGC forces opened fire on peaceful protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.</justification><justification ssid="102020">As Commander of the IRGC in Ilam Province, Haidar Olfati is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran, including violations of the right to life and the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.</justification><other-information ssid="102025">Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Ilam Province</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101763"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101769" main="true"><name ssid="101771" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE)</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">شرکت فن آوران صنعت ارتباطات</spelling-variant></name-part></name><address ssid="101770" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Yousef Abad Neighbourhood, Kordestan Express Way, Seyyed Sohrab Akhlaqi street 37</address-details></address></identity><justification ssid="101764">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).</justification><justification ssid="101765">FSE is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV programme.</justification><other-information ssid="101766">Type of entity: Private company</other-information><other-information ssid="101767">National ID: 10102884046</other-information><other-information ssid="101768">Business Number: 247799</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101688"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="101691" main="true"><name ssid="101694" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Hemsi</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Hossein</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="101695"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="101692" day="27" month="10" year="1982" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="101693" document-type="id-card"><number>0532987276</number><issuer code="IR">Iran</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="101689">Hossein Hemsi is the CEO and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE). FSE is a private company supplying critical electronic components and jam-resistance guidance systems to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO) and thereby involved in Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.</justification><justification ssid="101690">Therefore, in his capacity as CEO and shareholder of FSE, Hossein Hemsi is involved in Iran’s UAV programme.</justification><other-information ssid="101696">Position(s): CEO and shareholder of Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102150"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="102154" main="true"><name ssid="102156" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Masaf Institute</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="102155" month="6" year="2011" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="102151">The Masaf Institute is an organisation founded in 2011 by Ali Akbar Raefipour.</justification><justification ssid="102152">The Masaf Institute plays a key role in silencing political opposition, by engaging in “doxxing” and smear campaigns against anti-regime Iranians. It develops pro-regime cyber armies, orchestrates online attacks and disseminates disinformation, with the aim of identifying political dissenters. It has been involved in coordinated “doxxing” campaigns led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), leading to the detention of political dissenters. The Masaf Institute serves as a propaganda outlet for the Islamic Republic through the use of multiple tools, such as video clips, documentaries, short films, games, software, music, graphics, cartoons, illustrations and analysis of political events.</justification><justification ssid="102153">In doing so, the Masaf Institute is violating the rights to freedom of information, assembly and expression of the Iranian people. The Masaf Institute is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102157">Place of registration: Iran</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102097"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="102102" main="true"><name ssid="102104" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Seraj Cyberspace Organization</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="102103" year="2013" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="102098">Seraj Cyberspace Organization was established by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to support the IRGC’s apparatus by recruiting, training and mobilising pro-regime internet users.</justification><justification ssid="102099">Seraj Cyberspace Organization’s operations include trolling campaigns on social media, spreading disinformation and misinformation online, trending pro-regime hashtags and engineering divisions among the Iranian opposition.</justification><justification ssid="102100">Accounts related to Seraj Cyberspace Organization are also used to spread abusive content against the Islamic Republic’s opponents and to attack political opponents online.</justification><justification ssid="102101">Seraj Cyberspace Organization is hence violating the rights to freedom of information and expression of the Iranian people. Seraj Cyberspace Organization is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102105">Place of registration: Fars, Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="102106">Website: https://seraj.ir/</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102077"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102081" main="true"><name ssid="102083" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Fathizadeh</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">فتحی زاده</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Mohsen</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">محسن</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="102084" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Mohsen Fathi Zadeh</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102085"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><identification-document ssid="102082" document-type="id-card"><number>4839651760</number><issuer code="IR">Iran</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="102078">Mohsen Fathizadeh is the Head of the Protection and Intelligence Organization of the Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Iran.</justification><justification ssid="102079">The mission of the Protection and Intelligence Organization is to provide intelligence support to the police command and thereby ensure internal security in Iran. Agents under Mohsen Fathizadeh’s command have arbitrarily arrested activists, violently suppressed peaceful protesters and enforced the strict hijab regulations. Furthermore, the LEF has on many occasions been deployed to violently supress peaceful protests, killing and injuring civilians.</justification><justification ssid="102080">Mohsen Fathizadeh is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102086">Function: Head of the Protection and Intelligence Organization of the Law Enforcement Forces (LEF)</other-information><other-information ssid="102087">Military Rank: Brigadier General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101681"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="101683" main="true"><name ssid="101685" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Radfar</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">رادفر</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Amir</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">امیر</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="101686"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="101684" day="22" month="12" year="1971" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="101682">Amir Radfar is the director of Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG). SBIG manufactures solid-fuel ballistic missiles and is a subsidiary of the EU-listed Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), which oversees the development and production of Iran’s ballistic missiles. Amir Radfar is therefore involved in Iran’s missile programme.</justification><other-information ssid="101687">Position(s): Director of Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG)</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102134"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="102143" main="true"><name ssid="102146" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Douran Software Technologies</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">گروه دوران</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="102147" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Douran Group</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102148" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Douran Information Technologies</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102149" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Douran Software</value></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="102145" day="4" month="10" year="2004" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><address ssid="102144" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>No. 62, 1st floor, Shahid Farshad ayyazi (9th), Shahid Abdolhamid Sabunchi St., Shahid Beheshti Ave.</address-details><zip-code>1533763811</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="102135">Douran Software Technologies is an Iranian software company involved in internet blocking and censoring activities. It provides traffic analysis tools and censorship, internet filtering and blocking of VPN equipment to Iranian internet providers.</justification><justification ssid="102136">Douran Software Technologies is involved in the National Information Network projects and cooperates among others with the Working Group for Determining Instances of Criminal Content (WGDICC) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to limit access to international websites.</justification><justification ssid="102137">Douran Software Technologies is therefore violating the rights to freedom of information, assembly and expression of the Iranian people, by blocking vital internet access.</justification><justification ssid="102138">Douran Software Technologies is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102139">Place of registration: Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="102140">Registration No: 231475</other-information><other-information ssid="102141">National ID No: 10102527140</other-information><other-information ssid="102142">Website: www.douran.ir</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102034"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102038" main="true"><name ssid="102039" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Pourbehesht</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Seyed Ali-Asghar</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102040"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="102035">Seyed Ali-Asghar Pourbehesht is Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and of the Basij Resistance Force in Kohgiluyeh County.</justification><justification ssid="102036">The Basij Resistance Force is a volunteer paramilitary organisation operating under the IRGC with branches throughout Iran. The Basij Resistance Force was one of the forces ordered by the Iranian Government to violently quell the September 2022 protests. The IRGC and Basij forces have also been involved in the violent repression of the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025 and which has resulted in numerous casualties and arbitrary detention, including in Kohgiluyeh County.</justification><justification ssid="102037">Therefore, in his capacity as Commander of the IRGC and of the Basij Resistance Force, Seyed Ali-Asghar Pourbehesht is responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran, including the right to life and the rights to freedom of expression and assembly.</justification><other-information ssid="102041">Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij Resistance Force of Kohgiluyeh County</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101782"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101789" main="true"><name ssid="101792" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Arsang Safe Trading Co.</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">شزکت ایمن تجارت ارسنگ</spelling-variant></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="101791" day="3" month="3" year="2014" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><address ssid="101790" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>901, Negin Saii Tower, Vali-asr St.</address-details><zip-code>14338</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="101783">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.</justification><justification ssid="101784">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.</justification><justification ssid="101785">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.</justification><justification ssid="101786">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.</justification><other-information ssid="101787">Place of registration: Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="101788">Registration number: 450913</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102070"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102073" main="true"><name ssid="102074" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Ebrahimi</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ابراهیمی</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Mohsen</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">محسن</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102075"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="102071">Mohsen Ebrahimi is the Commander of Iran’s Counter-Terrorism Special Force (NOPO), an entity listed by the Union. NOPO is a subdivision of the Special Units of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF). NOPO is a highly trained specialised unit often deployed to dissolve protests. NOPO has used excessive violence and lethal force against unarmed protestors, including women and children. Its human rights violations have been documented throughout various protests, including the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025.</justification><justification ssid="102072">Mohsen Ebrahimi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102076">Function: Commander of the Counter-Terrorism Special Force (NOPO)</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="100906"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="100913" main="true"><name ssid="100920" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Sorinet Commercial Trust Bankers Ltd. (SCT)</value></name-part></name><name ssid="100921" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>SCT Bankers</value></name-part></name><name ssid="100922" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>SCT Bankers Kish Company (PJS)</value></name-part></name><name ssid="100923" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>SCT Bankers Company Branch</value></name-part></name><name ssid="100924" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Sorinet Commercial Trust</value></name-part></name><address ssid="100914" place-id="100912" quality="good"><address-details>Sorinet Commercial Trust Bankers, Sadaf Tower, 3rd Floor, Suite No. 301</address-details></address><address ssid="100915" place-id="1770" quality="good"><address-details>Sorinet Commercial Trust Bankers, No.1808, 18th Floor, Grosvenor House Commercial Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road</address-details><p-o-box>31988</p-o-box></address><address ssid="100916" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Tehran branch: Reahi Aiiey, First of Karaj, Maksous Road 9</address-details></address><address ssid="100917" place-id="100453" quality="good"><address-details>Kish Banking Fin Activities Centre, No 42, 4th floor, VC25</address-details></address><address ssid="100918" place-id="100453" quality="good"><address-details>SCT Bankers Kish Company (PJS), Head Office, Sadaf Tower, 3rd floor, Suite 301</address-details><p-o-box>87</p-o-box></address><address ssid="100919" place-id="9732" quality="good"><address-details>Sheykh Admad, Sheykh Zayed Road, Port</address-details><zip-code>31988</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="100907">Sorinet Commercial Trust (SCT) participates in a network of “trust companies” and banks used by the Government of Iran to circumvent restrictive measures, notably allowing the sale of Iranian oil in the oil black market.</justification><justification ssid="100908">Therefore, Sorinet Commercial Trust provides support to the Government of Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102369">SWIFT codes: SCERIRTHKSH (Kish Island branch), SCTSAEA1 (Dubai branch), SCERIRTH (Tehran branch)</other-information><other-information ssid="100910">Tel: 09347695504 (Kish Island branch), 09347695504/97-143257022-99 (Dubai branch), 09347695504 (Tehran branch)</other-information><other-information ssid="100911">Email: info@sctbankers.com, zanjani@sctbankers.com</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"><added><other-information ssid="102369">SWIFT codes: SCERIRTHKSH (Kish Island branch), SCTSAEA1 (Dubai branch), SCERIRTH (Tehran branch)</other-information><other-information ssid="100910">Tel: 09347695504 (Kish Island branch), 09347695504/97-143257022-99 (Dubai branch), 09347695504 (Tehran branch)</other-information><other-information ssid="100911">Email: info@sctbankers.com, zanjani@sctbankers.com</other-information></added><removed><other-information ssid="100909">SWIFT codes: SCERIRTH KSH (Kish Island branch), SCTSAEA1 (Dubai branch), SCERIRTH (Tehran branch)</other-information><other-information ssid="100910">Tel: 09347695504 (Kish Island branch), 09347695504/97-143257022-99 (Dubai branch), 09347695504 (Tehran branch)</other-information><other-information ssid="100911">Email: info@sctbankers.com, zanjani@sctbankers.com</other-information></removed></modification></target><target ssid="102026"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102029" main="true"><name ssid="102030" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Sheykhi</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">شیخی</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Morteza</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">مرتضی</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="102031" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Morteza Sheikhi</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102032"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="102027">Morteza Sheykhi has been Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Azna County, Lorestan Province, since 2024. Under his command, IRGC forces in Azna County have been involved in the violent repression of demonstrations, including during the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025, where IRGC forces opened fire on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.</justification><justification ssid="102028">As Commander of the IRGC in Azna County, Morteza Sheykhi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102033">Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Azna County</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101772"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="101778" main="true"><name ssid="101781" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co.</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">پیشگامان تجارت رفیع نوین</spelling-variant></name-part></name><day-month-year ssid="101780" day="10" month="12" year="2007" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><address ssid="101779" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Leyzan Hossein Abad Javanshir Street, Corner of Ordibehesht St., No. 10</address-details><zip-code>166993356</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="101773">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.</justification><other-information ssid="101774">Type of entity: Private Limited Company</other-information><other-information ssid="101775">Place of registration: Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="101776">Registration number: 311045</other-information><other-information ssid="101777">National ID: 10103503385</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101997"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="102002" main="true"><name ssid="102005" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Aliabadi</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Ali Abdollahi</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="102006"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="102003" year="1959" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="102004" place-id="102001" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="101998">Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi is the Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which oversees coordination between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army. As Commander he oversees, coordinates and plans all Iranian military operations that involve multiple branches of the Iranian Armed Forces, such as the Police, IRGC and Army. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters therefore also plays a significant role in the roll-out of widespread crackdowns and repression with the use of excessive violence. Under Aliabadi’s command of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the Iranian Armed Forces have arrested, beaten, tortured and killed Iranians.</justification><justification ssid="101999">Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102000">Function: Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="102107"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="102113" main="true"><name ssid="102115" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Working Group for Determining Instances of Criminal Content</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">کارگروه تعیین مصادیق محتوای مجرمانه</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="102116" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>WGDICC</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102117" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Commission to Determine the Instances of Criminal Content (CDICC)</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102118" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>The Filtering Committee</value></name-part></name><name ssid="102119" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Internet Blocking Censory Committee</value></name-part></name><address ssid="102114" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Sure-Esrafil St</address-details></address></identity><justification ssid="102108">The Working Group for Determining Instances of Criminal Content (WGDICC) is a judicial body that operates under the Iranian Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice.</justification><justification ssid="102109">It is tasked with filtering and censoring the internet in Iran. To do so, it collaborates with several companies and media outlets to develop and deploy surveillance and censorship tools. Those include tools that aim to reduce bandwidth, block international social media platforms and block unauthorised VPNs. Furthermore, the WGDICC is involved with filtering information considered contrary to the values and security of the Iranian regime.</justification><justification ssid="102110">In this way, the WGDICC is systemically limiting access to independent information and limiting Iranian citizens’ freedom to express their views, to communicate with each other and to organise themselves in order to give effect to the freedom of assembly, in particular through the use of online platforms such as social media. The WGDICC is thus responsible for severe violations of the rights to freedom of information, expression and assembly of the Iranian people. The WGDICC is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="102111">Place of registration: Sure-Esrafil St, Tehran, Iran</other-information><other-information ssid="102112">Website: http://internet.ir</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101974"><sanctions-set-id>13065</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="101977" main="true"><name ssid="101978" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Jafari</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">جعفری</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Seyed Majid Feiz</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">سید مجید فیض</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="101979"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="101975">Seyed Majid Feiz Jafari is Chief of the Public Security Police. In this position he has played an active role in the violent suppression of peaceful protests. The Public Security Police systematically uses violence and methods of intimidation against protesters and activists, thereby violating their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.</justification><justification ssid="101976">Seyed Majid Feiz Jafari is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="101980">Function: Chief of the Public Security Police</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><target ssid="101712"><sanctions-set-id>68945</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="101715" main="true"><name ssid="101718" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Bakshayesh</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">بخشایش</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Hossein</value><spelling-variant lang="PER" script="ARAB" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">حسین</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="101719"><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="101716" day="22" month="5" year="1964" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="101717" document-type="id-card"><number>1189810190</number><issuer code="IR">Iran</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="101713">Hossein Bakshayesh is the CEO and managing director of Sahara Thunder. 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.</justification><justification ssid="101714">As CEO and managing director of Sahara Thunder, Hossein Bakshayesh therefore supplies and is otherwise involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine.</justification><other-information ssid="101720">Position(s): CEO and Managing Director of Sahara Thunder</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-03-09" publication-date="2026-03-10" effective-date="2026-03-10"/></target><place ssid="1770"><location>Dubai</location><country iso-code="AE">United Arab Emirates</country></place><place ssid="8322"><location>Tehran</location><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></place><place ssid="8377"><location>Esfahan</location><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></place><place ssid="9732"><location>Dubai</location></place><place ssid="100453"><area>Kish Island</area></place><place ssid="101813"><area>Teheran Province</area><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></place><place ssid="100912"><area>Kish Island</area><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></place><place ssid="102001"><location>Aliabad</location><area>Rudbar County</area><country iso-code="IR">Iran</country></place></swiss-sanctions-list>