2026-05-19 | 20260519The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control added numerous individuals, entities, and vessels to the Specially Designated Nationals List. These designations target networks supporting Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood under Executive Order 13224, as well as entities involved in Iran's energy and shipping sectors under Executive Order 13902. The action imposes asset freezes and prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with the listed parties to counter terrorism financing and secondary sanctions risks.
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05/19/2026
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Treasury Targets Flotilla Organizers and Muslim Brotherhood Networks Supporting Hamas
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Specially Designated Nationals List Updates The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: ABU RAS, Marwan Muhammad Ayish (a.k.a. ABU-RAS, Marwan Mohammed Ayesh), Gaza; DOB 12 Jul 1958; POB Gaza; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS). ABUKISHEK, Saif Hashim Kamel, Barcelona, Spain; DOB 13 Jun 1981; POB Nablus, West Bank; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 3624406 (Palestinian) expires 21 Jan 2020; National ID No. 905632774 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: POPULAR CONFERENCE FOR PALESTINIANS ABROAD). AHMED, Sherif Ahmed Ewis (a.k.a. AMAR, Saif Aldeen), Turkey; DOB 03 Mar 1987; alt. DOB 03 Mar 1983; nationality Egypt; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport A19586466 (Egypt) expires 21 Dec 2023; alt. Passport N010823022 (Syria); National ID No. 28703032200032 (Egypt) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HASM). AL-NAJJAR, Muhammad Jamal Hassan, Turkey; DOB 19 Jun 1988; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport 5799691 (Palestinian) expires 09 May 2028; National ID No. 801991969 (Palestinian) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS). AUEDA, Jaldia Abubakra, Madrid, Spain; DOB 28 Feb 1967; nationality Spain; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 51449229T (Spain) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: SAMIDOUN PALESTINIAN PRISONER SOLIDARITY NETWORK). CHAKHERLO, Ali Hazrati (Arabic: علی حضرتی چاخرلو) (a.k.a. CHAKHARLOO, Ali Hazrati; a.k.a. HAZRATI, Ali), Istanbul, Turkey; DOB 07 Jan 1993; POB Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 2870484119 (Iran); National Foreign ID Number 99390181000 (Turkey); Residency Number YAA 095363 (Turkey); alt. Residency Number YAB 253356 (Turkey) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: EBRAHIMI AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY). EBRAHIMI, Mahmoud (Arabic: محمود ابراهیمی) (a.k.a. IBRAHIMI, Mahmut), Turkey; DOB 31 Aug 1970; POB Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Turkey; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport U22267217 (Turkey); National ID No. 1501298658 (Iran); alt. National ID No. 25613728172 (Turkey) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: EBRAHIMI AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY). EBRAHIMI, Yousef (Arabic: یوسف ابراهیمی) (a.k.a. IBRAHIMI, Yusuf), Iran; Turkey; DOB 16 Dec 1977; POB Ahar, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Turkey; alt. nationality Dominica; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport V45786901 (Iran); alt. Passport U23890441 (Turkey) expires 22 Feb 2031; alt. Passport RA053188 (Dominica); National ID No. 1501300148 (Iran); alt. National ID No. 72376169360 (Turkey) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: EBRAHIMI AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY). KHATIB, Mohammed, Belgium; DOB 13 Apr 1990; POB Lebanon; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport TA017352 (Belgium) expires 18 Jan 2019 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: SAMIDOUN PALESTINIAN PRISONER SOLIDARITY NETWORK). MAHFOUZ, Hisham Abu, Amman, Jordan; DOB 12 Mar 1961; POB Amman, Jordan; nationality Palestinian; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: POPULAR CONFERENCE FOR PALESTINIANS ABROAD). MOGHNY, Karim Sayed Ahmed, Turkey; DOB 24 Aug 1974; nationality Turkey; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport U21113393 (Turkey); alt. Passport U22175027 (Turkey); National ID No. 40262238872 (Turkey) (individual) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS; Linked To: HASM). NEMATI, Samad (Arabic: صمد نعمتی), Iran; DOB 14 Feb 1982; POB Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; National ID No. 2754782796 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: EBRAHIMI AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY). The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List: ALIEEN GOODS WHOLESALERS LLC (Arabic: العليين لتجارة السلع بالجملة ش ذ م م), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 20 Nov 2019; Organization Type: Wholesale and retail trade; License 863076 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 331418 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 1465829 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11435861 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902]. AQUILA WORLDWIDE MARINE DEVELOPMENTS CORP., 21st Floor, Global Plaza, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama; Organization Established Date 2025; RUC # 155774435-2-2025 (Panama); Identification Number IMO 0416503 [IRAN-EO13902]. ARDEN ANGEL SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED, Room 1201, 12th Floor, Tai Sang Bank Building, 130-132, Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 17 Jan 2022; Identification Number IMO 6283562; Registration Number 73730890 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. AURORA BUSINESS COMPANY LIMITED, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 16 Jan 2024; Identification Number IMO 0001777; Registration Number 123752 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902]. BESTFORTUNA COMPANY LIMITED, Unit 1021, Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Unit 32, 11/F, Li Ka Industrial Building, 8 Wu Fong Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 22 Oct 2021; Company Number 3095574 (Hong Kong); Business Registration Number 73466687 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. BOLD TRADING FZE (Arabic: بولد تريدنغ م.م.ح), Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 26 Jan 2012; License 5016667 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11404029 (United Arab Emirates) [IRAN-EO13902]. CHENG PAN CO., LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 承攀有限公司) (a.k.a. CHENG PAN CO LIMITED), Rm 5015, 5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, China; Room 401, 4F, Wanchai Central Building, 89 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 03 Apr 2018; Company Number 2674522 (Hong Kong); Business Registration Number 69156505 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. EBRAHIMI AND ASSOCIATES PARTNERSHIP COMPANY (Arabic: شرکت تضامنی ابراهیمی و شرکا) (a.k.a. AMIN EXCHANGE), No. 0, Ground Floor, 29 Bahman Boulevard, Bakhtar Street, South Valiasr, Tabriz County, Central District, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province 5167653533, Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 20 Feb 2007; National ID No. 10200266420 (Iran); Registration Number 21081 (Iran) [IRAN-EO13902]. GJADES SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED, Flat C, 23rd Floor, Lucky Plaza, Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 19 Apr 2024; Identification Number IMO 6493421; Registration Number 76464581 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. GLOBAL FORTUNE SHIPPING LIMITED, 7 Copperfield Road, West Midlands, Coventry CV2 4AQ, United Kingdom; Organization Established Date 29 Nov 2024; Identification Number IMO 0178209; Company Number 16109226 (United Kingdom) [IRAN-EO13902]. GREAT SAIL SHIPPING LIMITED, Flat/Rm A 12/F Zj 300, 300 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 10 Mar 2022; Identification Number IMO 6302744; Company Number 3134167 (Hong Kong); Business Registration Number 73856666 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. GS CHEMICAL TRANSPORTATION LIMITED, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 07 Sep 2021; Identification Number IMO 6257827; Company Number 3083492 (Hong Kong); Registration Number 73344190 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. MATERIUM GROUP FZE (Arabic: ماتريوم جروب م.م.ح), Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates; Office No: 9F-A-26 Empire Heights, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization Established Date 26 Jul 2024; Organization Type: Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies; License 10315 (United Arab Emirates) issued 26 Jul 2024 [IRAN-EO13902]. MEKONG LINES INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 18 Jul 2022; Identification Number IMO 6337174; Business Registration Number 115421 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902]. MOZART MARITIME INC., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 23 Dec 2025; Identification Number IMO 0421146; Business Registration Number 136015 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902]. NINGBO JIARUI TRADING CO., LTD. (Chinese Simplified: 宁波迦瑞贸易有限公司), No. 6, Yueshangzhi 1st Road, Dongshanghe Village, Henghe Town, Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315300, China; Organization Established Date 20 Oct 2020; Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) 91330282MA2H8QXU61 (China) [IRAN-EO13902]. OCEAN MARVEL SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 08 Dec 2025; Identification Number IMO 0401979; Registration Number 135695 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902]. OW MARITIME INCORPORATED, 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia; Organization Established Date 2024; Identification Number IMO 0095675 [IRAN-EO13902]. ROMY LINES INCORPORATED, Cotton Ground, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Organization Established Date 2025; Identification Number IMO 0351225 [IRAN-EO13902]. SCIENCE OBEDIENT INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED, Office 1, Ground Floor 41, Devonshire Street, London W1G7AJ, United Kingdom; Organization Established Date 29 Dec 2020; Identification Number IMO 6358303 [IRAN-EO13902]. SPARKLING COURAGE LIMITED, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British; Identification Number IMO 6380179 [IRAN-EO13902]. SPLENDID LEXY TRADING COMPANY LTD, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 12 Sep 2025; Identification Number IMO 0385978; Business Registration Number 133830 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902]. STARSHINE PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION LIMITED (Chinese Simplified: 星耀石化有限公司), 19th Floor, Ho King Commercial Centre, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 15 Dec 2021; Company Number 3112795 (Hong Kong); Business Registration Number 73640655 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. SUN OCEAN SHIPPING INCORPORATED, 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia; Identification Number IMO 5696949 [IRAN-EO13902]. TAURUS GAS COMPANY LIMITED, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date 25 Aug 2023; Identification Number IMO 6485996; Registration Number 121525 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902]. THE PALESTINIAN SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION, Al-Katiba Street, Opposite the Civil Service Bureau, Gaza; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 1992; Registration Number 8239 (Palestinian) [SDGT] (Linked To: HAMAS). VEINTO GLOBAL MARINE INC., 21st Floor, Global Plaza, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama; Organization Established Date 2025; RUC # 155774364-2-2025 (Panama); Identification Number IMO 0418694 [IRAN-EO13902]. VERDA GAS CO LTD, Unit D, 18th Floor, Golden Sun Centre, 59-67, Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 15 Dec 2025; Identification Number IMO 0412196; Company Number 79394971 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. VIGOROUS TRADING LIMITED (Chinese Traditional: 進盛貿易有限公司), Unit 305-306, 3/F, New East Ocean Centre No. 9, Science Museum Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; Organization Established Date 28 Mar 2014; Company Number 2069752 (Hong Kong); Business Registration Number 63071561 (Hong Kong) [IRAN-EO13902]. The following vessels have been added to OFAC's SDN List: BRIGHT GOLD (3EEC9) Chemical/Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 1999; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9171503; MMSI 374670000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: GS CHEMICAL TRANSPORTATION LIMITED). DAKUSH (E5U5359) Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag; Vessel Year of Build 2004; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9278698; MMSI 518999378 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: MEKONG LINES INC.). DOUBLE IN (T7DJ2) LPG Tanker San Marino flag; Vessel Year of Build 1992; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8917807; MMSI 268252804 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SCIENCE OBEDIENT INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED). FEADSHIP (YJRK9) Crude Oil Tanker Vanuatu flag; Vessel Year of Build 2007; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9322279; MMSI 577697000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: MOZART MARITIME INC.). G JADES (D6A3797) LPG Tanker Comoros flag; Vessel Year of Build 1997; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9131096; MMSI 620999798 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: GJADES SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED). GALA ROSE (VROT2) Chemical/Oil Tanker Hong Kong flag; Other Vessel Flag China; Vessel Year of Build 1997; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9126015; MMSI 477524600 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SPARKLING COURAGE LIMITED). GAS ENDURANCE (TRBS7) LPG Tanker Gabon flag; Vessel Year of Build 2003; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9240419; MMSI 626480000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: AQUILA WORLDWIDE MARINE DEVELOPMENTS CORP.). GAS STRENGTH (TRBP8) LPG Tanker Gabon flag; Vessel Year of Build 1999; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9172636; MMSI 626457000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: VEINTO GLOBAL MARINE INC.). GREAT SAIL (8PZW3) LPG Tanker Barbados flag; Vessel Year of Build 2000; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9177583; MMSI 314001124 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: GREAT SAIL SHIPPING LIMITED). LUNA LUSTER (9LS2181) Crude Oil Tanker Sierra Leone flag; Vessel Year of Build 2005; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9292187; MMSI 667002478 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: GLOBAL FORTUNE SHIPPING LIMITED). MIDAS (3E8015) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2003; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9266841; MMSI 352006683 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: OCEAN MARVEL SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED). MIGHTY NAVIGATOR (VRXQ6) LPG Tanker Hong Kong flag; Other Vessel Flag China; Vessel Year of Build 2001; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9206396; MMSI 477227800 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: VERDA GAS CO LTD). NARSIS (TJM5238) Chemical/Oil Tanker Cameroon flag; Vessel Year of Build 2008; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9408358; MMSI 613913606 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SUN OCEAN SHIPPING INCORPORATED). OCEAN RADIANCE (T8A4807) LPG Tanker Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build 2000; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9194969; MMSI 511101444 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: AURORA BUSINESS COMPANY LIMITED). OCEAN WAVE (T8A5483) Products Tanker Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build 2007; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9387152; MMSI 511101945 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: OW MARITIME INCORPORATED). QUANTUM STAR (3E5322) LPG Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2001; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9225342; MMSI 352003912 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: TAURUS GAS COMPANY LIMITED). SWIFT FALCON (3EMI9) Chemical/Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2002; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9246803; MMSI 374176000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ARDEN ANGEL SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED). TEJAS (3E2257) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2006; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9326067; MMSI 352002323 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ROMY LINES INCORPORATED). VASLATI (TJMA15) Crude Oil Tanker Cameroon flag; Vessel Year of Build 2003; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9252333 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: SPLENDID LEXY TRADING COMPANY LTD). Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None