Iran-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations; Counter Terrorism Designation Update

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a press release to inform about new sanction measures. Specifically, the Office added two individuals and five entities to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) pursuant to existing sanction regulations 31 CFR Part 544, 31 CFR Part 561, and Executive Order 13382 for being involved in the facilitation or support of Iran’s UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and weapons programs. The affected parties are the following:
#### Newly Sanctioned Individuals
FAN, Yang (a.k.a. „CATHY“), Zhuhai, China; Hong Kong, China; DOB 23 Oct 1985; POB China; nationality China; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Female; Passport EA5661672 (China) issued 02 Jul 2017 expires 02 Jul 2027; National ID No. 421002198510231027 (China) (individual) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: HONGKONG HIMARK ELECTRON MODEL LIMITED).
JANGHORBANI, Hamid Reza (Arabic: حمید رضا جانقربانی), Isfahan, Iran; DOB 01 Aug 1973; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 5129883047 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY).
#### Newly Sanctioned Entities
ANKA PORT IC VE DIS TICARET INSAAT LOJISTIK SANAYI LIMITED SIRKETI, Mahmutbey Tasocagi Yolu No: 19/34, Istanbul, Turkey; Website www.ankaport-tr.com; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Target Type Private Company [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY).
DAL ENERJI MADENCILIK TURIZM SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (a.k.a. „DAL ENERJI A.S.“), Saadet Ishani Blok, No: 28/102 Hobyar Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkey; Website www.daltrd.com; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 22 Jul 2022; Tax ID No. 2670668338 (Turkey); Chamber of Commerce Number 1387299 (Turkey); Business Registration Number 394431 (Turkey); Central Registration System Number 0267-0668-3380-0010 (Turkey) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY).
FARHAD GHAEDI WHOLESALERS LLC, 902 Al Maktoum Building, Al Buteen, Al Maktoum Road, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 21 Jun 2020; Chamber of Commerce Number 1498735 (United Arab Emirates); Business Registration Number 892067 (United Arab Emirates) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY).
HONGKONG HIMARK ELECTRON MODEL LIMITED, Rm D 10/F Tower A Billion CTR 1 Wang Kwong Rd, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 13 Sep 2017; Commercial Registry Number 2578406 (Hong Kong) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY).
PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SAFEH COMPANY (a.k.a. PISHGAM ELECTRONIC SOFEH COMPANY), Number 58, Khoram Alley, North Sheikh Sadogh Street, Isfahan, Isfahan Province 8163839973, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 31 May 2010; National ID No. 10260583624 (Iran); Registration Number 40674 (Iran) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS AEROSPACE FORCE SELF SUFFICIENCY JIHAD ORGANIZATION).
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Furthermore, OFAC made one change to its sanctions list as follows:
INEOS TRADING PTY LTD, 118 Mallinson Rd, Asherville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001, South Africa; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 20 Jun 2016; Tax ID No. 9954121167 (South Africa); Trade License No. 2016/212771/07 (South Africa); Enterprise Number K2016212771 (South Africa) [SDGT] (Linked To: HOOMER, Farhad). -to- K2016212771 SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD (f.k.a. „INEOS TRADING PTY LTD“), 118 Mallinson Rd, Asherville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001, South Africa; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 20 Jun 2016; Tax ID No. 9954121167 (South Africa); Trade License No. 2016/212771/07 (South Africa); Enterprise Number K2016212771 (South Africa) [SDGT] (Linked To: HOOMER, Farhad).
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OFAC has also published an accompanying statement in this context to explain the reasoning behind the new designations mentioned above.