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Iranian Missile and UAV Procurement Networks Sanctioned Under Counter Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Programs

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OFAC designated 7 individuals and 4 entities under Executive Order 13224 (Counter Terrorism) and related Non-Proliferation designations for their roles in Iranian missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) procurement networks. The designations target operatives and companies linked to Mahan Air, Sepehr Kaveh Kish International Trading Company, and other front companies. Two Mahan Air B777-200ER aircraft (EP-MTB and EP-MTE) were also added to the SDN List.

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OFAC added 7 individuals and 4 companies to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under counter-terrorism and non-proliferation sanctions authorities. The designated individuals include operatives connected to Sepehr Kaveh Kish International Trading Company, Janghorbani, and Mahan Air. Designated entities span aviation (Saman Air Services Company, Chabok FZCO), international trading, and a Turkish textile import-export company. Two Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Mahan Air were also blocked. All property and interests in property of designated parties that come within U.S. jurisdiction must be blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them.

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Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations

04/21/2026 Press Release Link Economic Fury Targets Iranian Missile and UAV Procurement Networks

Specially Designated Nationals List Updates

The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:

ATAEI AGHDAM, Gholam Abbas (a.k.a. AGHDAM, Gholamabbas Atayyi; a.k.a. AQDAM, Gholamabbas Atai), Iran; DOB 08 Jun 1954; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0044919417 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] IFSR.

BALKHKANLU, Kamal Sabah, Tehran, Iran; Turkey; DOB 25 May 1987; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 2830936841 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] IFSR.

HOSSEINZADEH, Jamshid (a.k.a. HOSSEINZADEH, Jamshid Hussein; a.k.a. ZADEH, Jamshid Hossein), Iran; DOB 21 Mar 1965; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0035996153 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] IFSR.

KHALILI, Danial (a.k.a. KHALILI, Danyal), Iran; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 18 Nov 1994; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 3550119267 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] IFSR.

MAHDIAN, Mohammad Hossein (a.k.a. MAHDIAN, Mohammad Hosein), Iran; DOB 21 Sep 1984; nationality Iran; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0068511671 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] IFSR.

ROKNIFARD, Hamidreza (a.k.a. ROKNIFARD, Hamid Reza; a.k.a. RUKNI FARD, Hamid Rida), Shiraz, Iran; DOB 02 Sep 1959; POB Shiraz, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 5489463562 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] IFSR.

ROKNIFARD, Mostafa, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran; DOB 18 Sep 1977; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 2291705083 (Iran) (individual) [NPWMD] IFSR.

VAHIDI, Mohammad, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Iran; DOB 15 Oct 2001; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male (individual) [NPWMD] IFSR.

The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:

CHABOK FZCO (a.k.a. "CHABOK AVIATION"), Warehouse No. FZS1BM05, Jebel Ali Free Zone South Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; P.O. Box 17737, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website www.chabok.aero; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 01 May 2000; Chamber of Commerce Number 316998 (United Arab Emirates); Business Registration Number 2579 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11447681 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] IFSR.

EMTI FIBER TEXTILE IMPORT EXPORT TRADE LIMITED COMPANY (Latin: EMTI İPLIK TEKSTIL İTHALAT İHRACAT TICARET LIMITED ŞIRKETI), Asik Veysel Neighborhood, Talatpasa Avenue, Orkide Residential Complex, B 17 No: 5A, Suite No: 01, Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 31 Oct 2023; Trade License No. 488350-5 (Turkey); Registration Number 1483400-0 (Turkey) [NPWMD] IFSR.

SAMAN AIR SERVICES COMPANY (a.k.a. SAMAN AIR SERVICES PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY), Terminal 4, Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 01 Apr 2005; National ID No. 10102855345 (Iran); Registration Number 244870 (Iran) [SDGT] IFSR.

SEPEHR KAVEH KISH INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY, Unit 711, Floor 7, Sarina Market Complex, No. 0, Main Street, Khayyam Street, Kish District, Bandar Lengeh County, Kish, Hormozgan 7941897163, Iran; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 15 Mar 2012; National ID No. 14000221667 (Iran); Registration Number 9946 (Iran) [SDGT] IFSR.

The following aircraft have been added to OFAC's SDN List:

EP-MTB; Aircraft Manufacture Date 2001; Aircraft Model B777-200ER; Aircraft Operator Mahan Air; Aircraft Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) 28527; Aircraft Tail Number EP-MTB; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (aircraft) [SDGT] [NPWMD] IFSR.

EP-MTE; Aircraft Manufacture Date 2003; Aircraft Model B777-200ER; Aircraft Operator Mahan Air; Aircraft Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) 33369; Aircraft Tail Number EP-MTE; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (aircraft) [SDGT] [NPWMD] IFSR.

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Published
April 21st, 2026
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3364 Aerospace & Defense
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Sanctions compliance Asset blocking Counter-terrorism designations
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United States US

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OFAC Sanctions
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