Tehran Chamber Establishes Safe Route for Goods Transportation
The Tehran Chamber has opened an alternative foreign trade and logistics route for economic businessmen by starting a cooperation with Turkey’s Hopa Port. The Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has started a joint cooperation with Hopa Port in Turkey with the aim of developing alternative foreign trade routes and facilitating economic access to logistics services.
Based on the agreement, members of the Tehran Chamber can benefit from special discounts on some of the port’s port and logistics services by receiving a letter of introduction from the Chamber. This agreement will enable members of the Tehran Chamber to benefit from the logistics capacities, services and discounts provided at this port, and at the same time, by strengthening alternative transportation routes, it will help increase the resilience of the supply chain, reduce operational risks and facilitate the country’s trade exchanges. - Kayhan
15/07/2026
Iran, Tajikistan Emphasize Transport, Transit, Logistics Coop. Expansion
The Minister of Transport and Urban Development of Iran and the Deputy Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, in a meeting in Tehran, emphasized the development of transportation, transit, and logistics cooperation, leveraging mutual capacities, and expanding cooperation in road, rail, air, and port sectors.
According to IRNA from the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, the meeting on Monday, July 13 between Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Transport and Urban Development of Iran, and Shayesteh Saeed Moradzadeh, Deputy Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, was held in the framework of following up on the agreements from the visit of the President of Tajikistan to Tehran.
In this meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest status of bilateral cooperation and discussed solutions to strengthen cooperation in the transportation and transit of goods, the development of logistics infrastructure, and the enhancement of regional connectivity.
Furthermore, the existing capacities for expanding logistics cooperation, developing transit, and utilizing the capacity of the ports of Iran were examined, and the two sides emphasized accelerating the implementation of joint agreements and making maximum use of existing capacities in the path of developing transportation relations.
Additionally, solutions for developing cooperation in the field of transit corridors, facilitating the movement of goods, enhancing regional cooperation, and creating the necessary platforms for increasing trade and transit exchanges among regional countries were discussed and exchanged.
The two sides also emphasized the continuation of consultations and holding joint meetings at various levels, especially at the ministerial level, in order to follow up on agreements and develop bilateral cooperation in the field of transportation and transit. The development of air transport cooperation, increasing flights between cities of the two countries, exchanging technical expertise, as well as expanding rail cooperation, increasing freight transport capacity, and examining new rail routes were among other topics discussed in this meeting. - Tehran Times
15/07/2026
Iran-Linked Vessels Pass Through Hormuz ahead of US Blockade
The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade took effect on Wednesday, shipping data showed.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened to hit power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations, in the latest escalation of the U.S. conflict with Iran.
Nine of the 11 vessels that passed through the strait on Tuesday sailed via the Iranian route, ship-tracking data on Kpler showed. Of these, three empty oil tankers — one Aframax-sized vessel and two Very Large Crude Carriers — entered the strait, the data showed.
Vessels that exited the strait with Iranian exports included one VLCC carrying 2 million barrels of crude, a medium-range tanker with refined products, and two tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas, according to the data.
A laden methanol tanker and a dry bulk carrier with iron ore aboard also made their way out of the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, the data showed. There were no visible entries or exits for tankers to load oil and gas from other GCC producers on Tuesday.
Strikes between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East intensified this week, leading to a sharp slowdown in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed through each day before the war began in February.
The United States said late on Tuesday that Iran had attacked seven commercial ships over the last week, leading to nearly a dozen crew members being killed, missing or injured. Attacks on Emirati supertankers have caused Middle East spot crude prices to strengthen this week, with prompt month prices now higher than those in future months, indicating tight supplies.
“The next phase of Persian Gulf flow recovery could be slower than the initial phase even after geopolitical de-escalation,” Goldman Sachs said in a note on Wednesday. The analysts pointed to a sharp drop in flows through Omani and international routes following the recent tanker attacks, saying it showed that “shippers using the non-Iranian Hormuz lane remain risk-averse.” - Internazionale
15/07/2026
Trump Says He Thinks Iran Will Be Added to Russia Sanctions Bill
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters that he thought Iran and Hezbollah will be added to the Russia sanctions bill currently under consideration by Congress. Trump said that adding secondary sanctions to China and India had not been discussed. - Reuters
15/07/2026
US Sanctions Iran Oil Network, Crypto Tied to Central Bank
The Trump administration expanded economic sanctions against Iran and resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas, targeting shipping magnate Hossein Shamkhani's network for facilitating oil and arms deals for Tehran and Moscow.
The Trump administration expanded economic sanctions against Iran on Tuesday as it also resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced new sanctions on the network of shipping magnate Hossein Shamkhani, the leader of a business empire that the department alleges facilitates strategically significant oil and arms deals for Tehran and Moscow.
In total, OFAC sanctioned more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels that it said in a news release enabled Shamkhani and the Iranian regime "to continue profiting while the Iranian people remain burdened under the economic yoke imposed by their government." The Treasury Department said it has now sanctioned more than 200 individuals, entities, and vessels operating under Shamkhani's patronage.
"The Iranian regime survives on deception, and the Shamkhani network is one of its most profitable engines," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. "Treasury is shutting down the financial infrastructure that allows the regime to continue its threats to U.S. national security and global shipping."
Bessent also said in a post on X that OFAC "sanctioned multiple wallets tied to the Central Bank of Iran, resulting in the freeze of over US$130 million. We will continue to aggressively follow the money and deny the Iranian regime access to the proceeds of its illicit revenue schemes."
The sanctions and the resumption of the blockade are part of the Trump administration's strategy to exert military and economic pressure on Iran following the collapse of a memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides last month.
The MOU established a 60-day period for negotiations to continue toward a final peace agreement. But it collapsed following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory U.S. strikes.
The Iranian attacks led the U.S. on July 7 to revoke a waiver that allowed new sales of Iranian oil. Three days later, it imposed new sanctions, including measures targeting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's financing network.
KEY FINANCIAL and LOGISTICS ASSOCIATES
Iranian nationals Hossein Ghorbani Zahed (Zahed) and Mohammad Reza Rahbar Madani (Madani), both of whom also hold Dominica passports, have worked as primary financiers for Shamkhani’s network, providing it with exchange house services including access to foreign currency and shell companies based outside of Iran. Madani and Zahed are essential for the network’s ability to trade in sanctioned goods and recoup the proceeds. Zahed is the beneficial owner of British Virgin Islands- and Dubai-based Golden Nest Group Ltd, and the director of Dubai-based BSG Management Ltd.
Iranian and Russian dual national Ali Rakhbarmadani, one of Shamkhani’s closest business associates, is linked to multiple companies within the network, including sanctioned companies Koban Shipping L.L.C., Crios Shipping L.L.C., and Marvise SMC DMCC. Ali Rakhbarmadani is also the owner of Dubai-based Al Kina Commercial Broker LLC—a company tied to the Shamkhani network—and was the deputy chief executive officer of sanctioned Oriel Group prior to its designation. Ali Rakhbarmadani effectively operated as the head of shipping for Shamkhani, handling much of the network’s communications with customers and partners. Ali Rakhbarmadani encouraged the Russian side of the Shamkhani network’s trade to find ways to avoid the price cap on Russian oil to maximize profits following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Martin Austin Kaalund (Kaalund), a Danish national, and Alessandra Ronco (Ronco), an Italian national, both spent years as executives of sanctioned Shamkhani shipping oversight company House of Shipping Investment FZCO (House of Shipping), most recently as the global chief financial officer and global chief executive officer, respectively. Kaalund and Ronco played key day-to-day and strategic roles in House of Shipping’s operations. Kaalund and Ronco are the co-founders and managers of Dubai-based Evorit Strategy Consulting LLC-FZ.
Asghar Aghili Dehkordi, an Iranian national, has also served in a strategy role for multiple Shamkhani network companies, including sanctioned Milavous Group Ltd.
Indian national Jijin George (George) and Iranian national Behzad Moghadas are involved in facilitating the operation of vessels within the Shamkhani fleet. George is an employee of sanctioned company Teodor Shipping L.L.C. Gautam Vishavdeep (Vishavdeep), an Indian national, is a manager within the Shamkhani network, facilitating shipments of Iranian oil and coordinating with network partners. British national Maksim Tsernosjov is a senior vessel inspector in Shamkhani’s illicit shipping network. UAE-based Dezera Shipping FZCO provides management services for Shamkhani vessels OPAL (IMO 9467158) and JADE (IMO 9418999), including serving as a billing company. UAE-based Glavos Shipping FZCO is a service provider to the Shamkhani fleet.
Mohammad Reza Rahbar Madani, Hossein Ghorbani Zahed, Ali Rakhbarmadani, Asghar Aghili Dehkordi, Glavos Shipping FZCO, Dezera Shipping FZCO, Maksim Tsernosjov, Gautam Vishavdeep, Behzad Moghadas, and Jijin George are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
Al Kina Commercial Broker LLC is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Ali Rakhbarmadani.
Martin Austin Kaalund is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, House of Shipping Investment FZCO. Evorit Strategy Consulting LLC-FZ is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Martin Austin Kaalund. Alessandra Ronco is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Evorit Strategy Consulting LLC-FZ.
Golden Nest Group Ltd and BSG Management Ltd are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Hossein Ghorbani Zahed.
SHAMKHANI’S CONTAINERIZED SHIPPING
Singapore-based Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd. (Sea Lead) and its subsidiaries Dubai-based Sea Lead Shipping DMCC, Marshall Islands-based Sea Lead Shipping Marshall Islands Ltd, and India-based Sea Lead Shipping Agency India Private Limited are key containerized shipping firms within the Shamkhani network, managing and operating a fleet of vessels carrying goods around the world. Sea Lead, its subsidiaries, and Dubai-based Volta Shipping Services LLC enable the network to carry licit and illicit goods to and from Iran, including to Iran-backed foreign terrorist organization Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, in Yemen. Sea Lead is the manager and operator of Panama-flagged SHENTON WAY (IMO 9146314) and TANJONG PAGAR 1 (IMO 9404508), and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged PAYA LEBAR (IMO 9134232).
Dubai-based We Freight Shipping LLC makes up part of the We Freight group of companies, with offices in UAE, India, and Thailand, that provide transportation intermediary services to meet the needs of the Shamkhani network’s container shipping businesses. The We Freight group of companies similarly allows for the blending of illicit and licit trade, with the proceeds of both ultimately benefiting Shamkhani.
OFAC is also sanctioning the following vessels and associated companies operating as part of the Shamkhani containerized fleet and in Shamkhani-associated shipping networks. OFAC is designating the following owners and identifying their respective vessels as blocked property:
Dubai-based Lubeck Shipping LLC, the owner and operator of Palau-flagged GEMMA (IMO 9509097);
Marshall Islands-based Aare Lines Inc., the owner and operator of St Kitts & Nevis-flagged NADIA (IMO 9122461);
Marshall Islands-based Hope 1 Shipping Inc, the owner and operator of Antigua and Barbuda-flagged HOPE 1 (IMO 9514339);
Hong Kong-based Ocean Searum One Limited, the owner and operator of Barbados-flagged ELPINIKI (IMO 9606015), also known as CORN;
St Kitts & Nevis-based Nuvetrro Shipping Inc, the owner and operator of Antigua and Barbuda-flagged JADE (IMO 9418999);
St Kitts & Nevis-based Veltrrivo Shipping Inc, the owner and operator of Antigua and Barbuda-flagged OPAL (IMO 9467158); and
Marshall Islands-based Kangri 1 Inc, the owner and operator of Antigua and Barbuda-flagged CICCIO (IMO 9192442).
Hong Kong-based Sai Wan Shipping Limited, one of the network’s many shipping firms, is the previous manager and operator of HOPE 1, ELPINIKI, JADE, and OPAL.
As of March 2026, sanctioned House of Shipping’s group of companies included Sai Wan Shipping Limited, Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd. and subsidiaries of Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd., Sea Lead Shipping DMCC, and Sea Lead Shipping Marshall Islands Ltd.
The Shamkhani fleet’s reach extends to the Caspian Sea, where it controls a group of container ships and cargo vessels primarily transporting goods between Iran and Russia. Shamkhani’s Caspian Sea fleet includes:
Iran-flagged SEPEHR PAYAM (IMO 9110535), owned by Iran-based Ava Tarabar Darya Company;
Iran-flagged ERIKA (IMO 8721454), owned by the aforementioned Shamkhani financier Mohammad Reza Rahbar Madani; and
Iran-flagged ARKANOOR 2 (IMO 8727848) and ARKANOOR 3 (IMO 8832083), both owned, operated, and managed by Iran-based Sepehr Noor Mobin Company.
The fleet further includes four vessels with undisclosed ownership and governed by unknown flag states, which are known to operate for Shamkhani:
SEA CRUISER (IMO 8729963);
SEA CASTLE (IMO 8891572);
SEA ANCHOR (IMO 8858099); and
SEA GALLEON (IMO 8843666).
OFAC is also sanctioning two tankers operating as part of Shamkhani’s fleet: DARIKA (IMO 9506693), owned by Marshall Islands-based Hansa Shipping Inc, and VIRENT (IMO 9332171), owned by Marshall Islands-based Platinum Knights Ltd. DARIKA and VIRENT have transported cargoes of Russian petroleum products for the Shamkhani network.
Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd. is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani. Sea Lead Shipping DMCC, Sea Lead Shipping Marshall Islands Ltd, and Sea Lead Shipping Agency India Private Limited are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd.
Volta Shipping Services LLC, We Freight Shipping LLC, Lubeck Shipping LLC, Aare Lines Inc., Hope 1 Shipping Inc, Ocean Searum One Limited, Nuvetrro Shipping Inc, Veltrrivo Shipping Inc, Ava Tarabar Darya Company, Sepehr Noor Mobin Company, Hansa Shipping Inc, Platinum Knights Ltd, Sai Wan Shipping Limited, and Kangri 1 Inc are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
ARKANOOR 2 and ARKANOOR 3 are being identified as blocked property in which Sepehr Noor Mobin Company has an interest.
SHENTON WAY, TANJONG PAGAR 1, and PAYA LEBAR are being identified as blocked property in which Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd. has an interest.
SEPEHR PAYAM is being identified as blocked property in which Ava Tarabar Darya Company has an interest.
ERIKA is being identified as blocked property in which Mohammad Reza Rahbar Madani has an interest.
SEA CRUISER, SEA CASTLE, SEA ANCHOR, and SEA GALLEON are being identified as blocked property in which Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has an interest.
SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS
As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated or blocked persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, or 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked. Unless authorized by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of designated or otherwise blocked persons.
Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons. OFAC may impose civil penalties for sanctions violations on a strict liability basis. OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines provide more information regarding OFAC’s enforcement of U.S. economic sanctions. In addition, financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving designated or otherwise blocked persons. The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person. Non-U.S. persons are also prohibited from causing or conspiring to cause U.S. persons to wittingly or unwittingly violate U.S. sanctions, as well as engaging in conduct that evades U.S. sanctions. Individuals located in the U.S. or abroad who provide information about sanctions violations to Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Whistleblower Incentive Program may be eligible for awards if the information they provide leads to a successful enforcement action that results in monetary penalties exceeding US$1,000,000.
The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the SDN List, but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law. The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior. For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, or to submit a request, please refer to OFAC’s guidance on Filing a Petition for Removal from an OFAC List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
DEHKORDI, Asghar Aghili, United Arab Emirates; DOB 21 Feb 1976; POB Shahrekord, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 4621568566 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
GEORGE, Jijin, United Arab Emirates; DOB 16 Jan 1994; POB Trivandrum, India; nationality India; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
KAALUND, Martin Austin (a.k.a. KAALUND, Martin), Singapore; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 11 Apr 1973; POB Copenhagen, Denmark; nationality Denmark; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: HOUSE OF SHIPPING INVESTMENT FZCO).
MOGHADAS, Behzad (Arabic: بهزاد مقدس), United Arab Emirates; Iran; DOB 27 Jul 1987; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
RAHBAR MADANI, Mohammad Reza, Iran; DOB 10 Jun 1973; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Dominica; Gender Male; Passport RA020092 (Dominica) expires 29 Apr 2032; National ID No. 0057373078 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
RAKHBARMADANI, Ali (Arabic: علي راخبارماداني) (a.k.a. RAHBARMADANI, Ali), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Russia; DOB 28 Jan 1975; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Russia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport 516737186 (Russia); alt. Passport B97499327 (Iran) expires 29 Feb 2028 (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
RONCO, Alessandra, United Arab Emirates; DOB 1980 to 1981; POB Italy; nationality Italy; Gender Female (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: EVORIT STRATEGY CONSULTING LLC-FZ).
TSERNOSJOV, Maksim, United Arab Emirates; DOB 23 Aug 1985; nationality United Kingdom; Gender Male; Passport 124013929 (United Kingdom) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
VISHAVDEEP, Gautam, United Arab Emirates; DOB 27 Jul 1967; POB Ludhiana, India; nationality India; Gender Male; Passport Z5557980 (India) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
ZAHED, Hossein Ghorbani (a.k.a. GHORBANIZAHED, Hossein), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 13 Oct 1982; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Dominica; Gender Male; National ID No. 0075194953 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AARE LINES INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 17 May 2022; Identification Number IMO 6324125 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
AL KINA COMMERCIAL BROKER LLC (Arabic: الكينا للوساطة التجارية ش ذ م م), 1909 and 1901 Burj Khalifa, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 26 Feb 2019; License 827606 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 316979 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 1395777 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11500101 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: RAKHBARMADANI, Ali).
AVA TARABAR DARYA COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت آوا ترابر دریا) (a.k.a. AVA TARABAR DARYA CO LTD), No. 0 Ground Floor, Imam Khomeini Boulevard, Nezami Alley, Post Neighborhood, Khorramshahr, Khouzestan 6415953185, Iran; Organization Established Date 07 Jun 2022; National ID No. 14011215616 (Iran); Identification Number IMO 6327561; Business Registration Number 3920 (Iran) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
BSG MANAGEMENT LTD (Arabic: بي اس جي مانجمنت ليميتد), Unit L28-05, Level 28, Dubai International Financial Centre, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 19 Aug 2021; License 4945 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11723352 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ZAHED, Hossein Ghorbani).
DEZERA SHIPPING FZCO (Arabic: ديزيرا شيبينج ش م ح), First Floor, Building A2, BCA2 125 Business Cluster, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 08 Jul 2024; License 50420 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
EVORIT STRATEGY CONSULTING LLC-FZ (Arabic: ايفوريت ستراتيجي كونسالتينج ذ م م-منطقة حرة), 6th Floor, The Meydan Hotel Grandstand, Meydan Road, Nad Al Shiba, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; M Floor, Business Center 1, Nad Al Shiba, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website https://evoritglobal.com; Organization Established Date 24 Sep 2025; License 2537797.01 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: KAALUND, Martin Austin).
GLAVOS SHIPPING FZCO (Arabic: غلافوس شيبينج ش م ح), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 05 Aug 2024; License 50426 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
GOLDEN NEST GROUP LTD, Boulevard Plaza Tower, 2, Office 2504, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Ellen L Skelton Building, 2nd Floor, Fishers Lane, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, Virgin Islands, British; Organization Established Date 07 Mar 2023; Company Number OE028423 (United Kingdom); Registration Number 2103334 (Virgin Islands, British) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ZAHED, Hossein Ghorbani).
HANSA SHIPPING INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 03 May 2024; Identification Number IMO 0171833; Entity Code 125737 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
HOPE 1 SHIPPING INC, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 04 Feb 2022; Identification Number IMO 6335884; Entity Code 112970 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
KANGRI 1 INC, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 06 Dec 2024; Identification Number IMO 0134656; Registration Number 129141 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
LUBECK SHIPPING LLC (Arabic: لوبيك للشحن ذ م م), Office No 1-032, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; BCB3 119, First Floor, Business Cluster - Building 3, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 31 May 2018; Identification Number IMO 6418449; License 808300 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 305098 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11306758 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
NUVETRRO SHIPPING INC, Building 1, Nelson Spring Business Complex, Nelson Spring, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Organization Established Date 2025; Identification Number IMO 0422802 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
OCEAN SEARUM ONE LIMITED, Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183, Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 23 May 2022; Identification Number IMO 6335306; Business Registration Number 74066533 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
PLATINUM KNIGHTS LTD, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 04 Jan 2024; Identification Number IMO 6505796; Entity Code 123580 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SAI WAN SHIPPING LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 西環船務有限公司), 21/F CMA Building, 64 Connaught Road, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 06 Jul 2018; Business Registration Number 69604477 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING AGENCY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, C-1102, Godrej Coliseum Near Somaiya Hospital Road, Lokmanya Pan Bazar, Sion (East) Sion, Mumbai 400022, India; Organization Established Date 20 Sep 2022; C.I.N. U63030MH2022FTC390753 (India) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING DMCC (Arabic: سي ليد شيبينغ م.د.م.س), Unit No 3057, Level 1, Jewellry & Gemplex 3, DMCC Business Centre, New Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 29 Jul 2018; License DMCC-506318 (United Arab Emirates); Business Registration Number DMCC130391 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11469509 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING MARSHALL ISLANDS LTD, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 07 Dec 2021; Identification Number IMO 6275841; Residency Number 112141 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD., 78 Shenton Way, #10 Unit No. 001, Singapore 79120, Singapore; Organization Established Date 28 Mar 2017; Identification Number IMO 6104579; Registration Number 201708559N (Singapore) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت سپهر نور مبین) (a.k.a. SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN SHIPPING CO), Unit 3, Level 2, Mellat Tower, Ansari Street, Vali-e Asr Avenue, Tehran 1967713374, Iran; Unit 201, 2nd Floor, No. 42, Enghelab Street, 12th Farvardin Street, corner of Nowruz Alley, Tehran 1314694161, Iran; Organization Established Date 20 Dec 2015; National ID No. 14005480093 (Iran); Identification Number IMO 5920175; Registration Number 484305 (Iran) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
VELTRRIVO SHIPPING INC, Building 1, Nelson Spring Business Complex, Nelson Spring, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Organization Established Date 2025; Identification Number IMO 0422793 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
VOLTA SHIPPING SERVICES LLC (Arabic: فولتا لخدمات الشحن ذ م م) (a.k.a. VOLTA SHIPPING SERVICES FZCO), Office No 1-024, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Business Cluster Building 3 108, Fl 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 07 Jun 2017; alt. Organization Established Date 01 Oct 2023; License 784220 (United Arab Emirates); alt. License 50335 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 290374 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 1290166 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10957213 [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
WE FREIGHT SHIPPING LLC (Arabic: وي فرايت للشحن ذ م م) (a.k.a. WE FREIGHT INVESTMENT FZCO (Arabic: وي فرايت انفستمنت ش م ح); a.k.a. WE FREIGHT SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS THAILAND LIMITED; a.k.a. WEFREIGHT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED), Office No B2007-160, Trade Centre First, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; BCB3 218, Second Floor, Business Cluster Building 3, Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Unit 711, CTS-266, 266/1-172, Prakashwadi Sale, Village Gundavali, A.K. Road, Chakala Midc, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093, India; 4th, A/409, Ratnakar 9 Square, Mansi Circle Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015, India; 71 Sukhumvit Road, Soi Sukhumvit 101/1, Phra Khanong 10260, Thailand; Website https://wefreight.com/; Organization Established Date 15 Feb 2016; alt. Organization Established Date 18 Jul 2019; alt. Organization Established Date 2022; alt. Organization Established Date 28 Jun 2022; License 752407 (United Arab Emirates); alt. License 18363 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 264431 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 2238929 (United Arab Emirates); alt. Registration Number U74999MH2019PTC328229 (India); alt. Registration Number 0105565143097 (Thailand); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 10936447 (United Arab Emirates); alt. Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11905125 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
The following vessels have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ARKANOOR 2 (EPDO3) General Cargo Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1989; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8727848; MMSI 422075700 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN COMPANY).
ARKANOOR 3 (EPDP9) General Cargo Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1990; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8832083; MMSI 422077300 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEPEHR NOOR MOBIN COMPANY).
CICCIO (V2C2007) Container Ship Antigua & Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2000; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9192442; MMSI 305007400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: KANGRI 1 INC).
DARIKA (3E8661) Chemical/Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2011; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9506693; MMSI 352005381 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: HANSA SHIPPING INC.).
ELPINIKI (a.k.a. "CORN") (8PQT) General Cargo Barbados flag; Vessel Year of Build 2014; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9606015; MMSI 314159000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: OCEAN SEARUM ONE LIMITED).
ERIKA (EPCL7) General Cargo Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1987; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8721454; MMSI 422049900 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: RAHBAR MADANI, Mohammad Reza).
GEMMA (T8A3035) General Cargo Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build 2011; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9509097; MMSI 511873000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: LUBECK SHIPPING LLC).
HOPE 1 (V2C2008) Bulk Carrier Antigua and Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2012; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9514339; MMSI 305008400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: HOPE 1 SHIPPING INC).
JADE (V2C2005) General Cargo Antigua and Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2010; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9418999; MMSI 305005400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: NUVETRRO SHIPPING INC).
NADIA (V4CL4) Container Ship St Kitts & Nevis flag; Vessel Year of Build 1997; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9122461; MMSI 341765000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: AARE LINES INC.).
OPAL (V2C2006) General Cargo Antigua and Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 2012; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9467158; MMSI 305006400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: VELTRRIVO SHIPPING INC).
PAYA LEBAR (V2C2003) Container Ship Antigua & Barbuda flag; Vessel Year of Build 1997; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9134232; MMSI 305003400 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
SEA ANCHOR General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1984; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8858099 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA CASTLE General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1983; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8891572 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA CRUISER General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1989; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8729963 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEA GALLEON General Cargo Unknown flag; Former Vessel Flag Palau; Vessel Year of Build 1990; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8843666 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein).
SEPEHR PAYAM (EPCU9) Container Ship Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build 1995; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9110535; MMSI 422058200 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: AVA TARABAR DARYA COMPANY).
SHENTON WAY (3E8302) Container Ship Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 1998; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9146314; MMSI 352005129 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
TANJONG PAGAR 1 (3E8523) Container Ship Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2007; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404508; MMSI 352006054 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SEA LEAD SHIPPING PTE. LTD.).
VIRENT (3E3834) Chemical/Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2007; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9332171; MMSI 352002167 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: PLATINUM KNIGHTS LTD).
The following changes have been made to OFAC's SDN List:
BANK MARKAZI JOMHOURI ISLAMI IRAN (a.k.a. BANK MARKAZI IRAN; a.k.a. CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN; a.k.a. CENTRAL BANK OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN (Arabic: بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ایران)), PO Box 15875/7177, 144 Mirdamad Blvd, Tehran, Iran; 213 Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran 11365, Iran; Mirdamad Blvd, 144 - P.O. Box 15875/7/77, Tehran, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Digital Currency Address - TRX TNiq9AXBp9EjUqhDhrwrfvAA8U3GUQZH81; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TTiDLWE6fZK8okMJv6ijg42yrH6W2pjSr9 [IRAN] [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE; Linked To: HIZBALLAH). -to- BANK MARKAZI JOMHOURI ISLAMI IRAN (a.k.a. BANK MARKAZI IRAN; a.k.a. CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN; a.k.a. CENTRAL BANK OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN (Arabic: بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ایران)), PO Box 15875/7177, 144 Mirdamad Blvd, Tehran, Iran; 213 Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran 11365, Iran; Mirdamad Blvd, 144 - P.O. Box 15875/7/77, Tehran, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Digital Currency Address - TRX TNiq9AXBp9EjUqhDhrwrfvAA8U3GUQZH81; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TTiDLWE6fZK8okMJv6ijg42yrH6W2pjSr9; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TAhwhFv3JpK39Nc2m8W5LPCcoTisutiRfp; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TJdgB1k6ot3f2nLuZug6D8eD3HavTmzmSK; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TXGHxdYbGy574z5hBu4LNzq9NzjZQ9bhUf; alt. Digital Currency Address - TRX TFQbqaNbmq2xsVor2NbufLkYZvxFC9wC7k [IRAN] [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE; Linked To: HIZBALLAH). - Yahoo, Treasury
15/07/2026
Iran Calls for Postal, e-Commerce Cooperation with Turkiye
Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Chief Executive of the National Post Company, Mohammad Ahmadi, has emphasized enhanced postal cooperation, cross-border e-commerce, and smart service exchanges to pave the way for an Iran-Turkiye agreement.
Ahmadi met with Hicabi Kirlangıc, Turkiye’s Ambassador to Tehran, on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Ahmadi highlighted the historical and cultural ties between Iran and Turkiye, announcing readiness to enhance cooperation in the digital economy and cross-border e-commerce.
He said that Iran is ready to share its “Noapa Post” smart-service innovations with Turkiye.
Ahmadi proposed signing a cooperation agreement between the postal companies of both countries, which could facilitate the development of cultural collaborations, the exchange of experiences, and an improvement in the quality of postal services.
For his part, Kirlangic highlighted the strategic importance of both countries as gateways to the world, adding that Turkiye is fully prepared to provide a platform for enhancing postal cooperation and further developing these relations alongside other areas. - IRNA
15/07/2026