On Jul. 16, 2024, EU CNCL published Reg 2024/1971 of Jul. 15, 2024 implementing Reg 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, renewing restrictions until Jul. 27, 2025.
Dec (CFSP) 2024/1970 of Jul. 15, 2024 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in Middle East and Red Sea region.
Follows Jul. 15, 2024, EU CNCL announced extension of measures, until Jul. 27, 2025.
Existing restrictive measures will continue to be reviewed annually.
Currently the sanctions regime applies to 12 persons and nine entities.
Those targeted are subject to asset freeze, provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited; EU travel ban applies.
In force on day after publication in the Official Journal of the EU, on Jul. 17, 2024.
On May 31, EU CNCL announced new designations re Russia drones.
EU CNCL announced new sanctions against Iran for sending drones to Russia.
Listed more individuals/entities for transfer of drones for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and for transfer of drones and missiles in Middle East, Red Sea region.
Follows EU CNCL May 2024 widened terms of Iran restrictive measures, see #211910.
Designations
Adopted restrictive measures against 6 individuals and 3 entities for their role in transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to RUS in support of war of against UKRN.
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHG) is in the command chain of Iran’s armed forces making military decisions about UAV deployment, and a commander.
Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is an Iran-based company procuring and selling components for the manufacturing of UAVs, together with CEO and chairman of board.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) involved in delivery of Iranian arms.
Including Iranian UAVs/missiles to be used by armed groups like Houthis, Hezbollah.
Also listed minister of defence of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani, a commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
Head of EU-listed Iranian Aviations Industries Organization (IAIO), Afshin Khaji Fard.
Those targeted will be subject to an asset freeze and travel ban to the EU.
Additionally, the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed is prohibited.
Official Journal
Dec (CFSP) 2024/1605 of May 31, 2024 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression.
Reg 2024/1604 of May 31, 2024 amending Reg 2023/1529 re restrictive measures in view of Iran military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Effectiveness
In force on the date of publication in the Official Journal of the EU, on May 31, 2024.
Jun. 2024 One Additional Entry
On Jun. 24, 2024, EU CNCL added 1 entity to the sanctions list: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO).
Dec (CFSP) 2024/1791 of Jun. 24, 2024 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and armed groups and entities in the Middle East and Red Sea region.
Reg 2024/1793 of Jun. 24, 2024 implementing Reg 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
In force on the date of publication in the Official Journal of the EU, i.e. Jun 24, 2024.
Jul. 2024 Corrigenda
On Jul. 11, 2024, EU CNCL issued corrigendum to Dec (CFSP) 2024/1605 of May 31, 2024 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/1532 re restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and Red Sea region; changes to named entries in Arabic script.
As in corrigendum to Reg 2024/1604 of May 31, 2024 implementing Reg 2023/1529.
Jul. 16, 2024 Restrictive Measures Extended
On Jul. 16, 2024, EU CNCL published Reg 2024/1971 of Jul. 15, 2024 implementing Reg 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, renewing restrictions until Jul. 27, 2025.
Dec (CFSP) 2024/1970 of Jul. 15, 2024 amending Dec (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in Middle East and Red Sea region.
Follows Jul. 15, 2024, EU CNCL announced extension of measures, until Jul. 27, 2025.
Existing restrictive measures will continue to be reviewed annually.
Currently the sanctions regime applies to 12 persons and nine entities.
Those targeted are subject to asset freeze, provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited; EU travel ban applies.
In force on day after publication in the Official Journal of the EU, on Jul. 17, 2024.
Regulators
EU CNCL
Entity Types
B/D; Bank; BS; Corp; Ins; Inv Co; MSB
Reference
OJ L, Reg 2024/1971, Dec (CFSP) 2024/1970, 7/16/2024; PR, 7/15/2024; OJ L, Corr 2024/90410, Corr 2024/90388, 7/11/2024; List, OJ L, Dec (CFSP) 2024/1791, Reg 2024/1793, 6/24/2024; OJ L, List, Reg 2024/1604, Dec (CFSP) 2024/1605, 5/31/2024; Citation: Reg 2024/1604; Dec (CFSP) 2024/1605; Reg 2023/1529; Dec (CFSP) 2023/1532; Dec (CFSP) 2024/1791; Reg 2024/1793; Reg 2024/1971; Dec (CFSP) 2024/1970;
