Regulatory Alerts2026-05-11 | 20260511OFAC Adds Individuals and Entities to SDN List for Iran-Related Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated three individuals and ten entities for their involvement with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and National Iranian Oil Company. These additions to the Specially Designated Nationals List impose asset freezes and prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with the listed parties. The designations target networks operating in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Oman, citing secondary sanctions risks under Executive Orders 13224 and 13886.
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05/11/2026
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Specially Designated Nationals List Updates The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: GHEHI, Mohammadreza Ashrafi (a.k.a. GHAHI, Mohammadreza Ashrafi), Iran; DOB 13 Dec 1978; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; National ID No. 0067816509 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). SALAMI, Samad Fathi (a.k.a. FATHISALMI, Samad), Iran; DOB 22 Jun 1980; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport V52953880 (Iran); National ID No. 6339379079 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). ZADEH, Ahmad Mohammadi (a.k.a. ZADEH, Ahmad Mohammedi), Iran; DOB 23 Sep 1961; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Passport U65222701 (Iran); National ID No. 3539608613 (Iran) (individual) [SDGT] [IRGC] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List: ATIC ENERGY FZE (Arabic: أتيك انيرجي م م ح), Office No E-23G-21, P1-ELOB, Hamriya Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 01 Jul 2021; License 19471 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11700054 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). BLANCA GOODS WHOLESALER LLC (Arabic: بلانكا للسلع بالجمله ذ م م), Office No 101-05, Port Said, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 07 Nov 2019; License 862498 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 330818 (United Arab Emirates); Registration Number 1464969 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11433157 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). HONG KONG BLUE OCEAN LIMITED (Chinese Simplified: 香港藍海有限公司), Hong Kong, China; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 21 Feb 2025; Business Registration Number 77740261 (Hong Kong) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). HONG KONG SANMU LIMITED, Flat 1019B, 10/F, Liven House No. 61-63 King Yip Street, Hong Kong, China; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 08 Dec 2022; Business Registration Number 74680616 (Hong Kong) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). JIANDI HK LIMITED (Chinese Simplified: 監地香港有限公司), Hong Kong, China; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 06 Mar 2024; Business Registration Number 76275900 (Hong Kong) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). MAX HONOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LIMITED, Unit 26 of Factory A on 5th Floor, Union Hing Yip Factory Building, No. 20 Hing Yip Street, Hong Kong, China; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 20 Jan 2023; Business Registration Number 74792613 (Hong Kong) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). OCEAN ALLIANZ SHIPPING LLC (Arabic: أوشن اليانز للشحن ذ م م), Office OFF2-RF, Parcel 353-1869, Al Safa First, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Burlington Tower, 802, Business Bay, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Website https://www.oceanallianz.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 02 Oct 2018; License 815724 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11318398 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). UNIVERSAL FORTUNE TRADING LLC (Arabic: يونورسال فورتشن للتجارة ذ م م), Office No 204-12, Al Murar, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 12 Aug 2022; License 1088893 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of Commerce Number 413426 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11925055 (United Arab Emirates) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL COMPANY). ZEUS LOGISTICS GROUP (Arabic: مجموعة زويس اللوجستية), Al Qurm, Muscat, Oman; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 08 Jan 2017; Registration Number 1283041 (Oman) [SDGT] [IFSR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None