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of the European Union L series
2024/1605 31.5.2024
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/1605
of 31 May 2024
amending Decision (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 the Middle
East and the Red Sea region
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 of 20 July 2023 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 (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 20 July 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532.
(2) In its conclusions of 21 and 22 March 2024, the European Council stated that Russia’s access to sensitive items and
technologies with battlefield relevance must be restricted to the maximum extent possible, including by targeting
entities in third countries enabling the circumvention of sanctions. The European Council called on the High
Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and on the Commission to prepare further
sanctions, notably on Iran. Moreover, the European Council stated that the Union would continue to work intensely
with regional and international partners to prevent further regional escalation, notably in Lebanon and the Red Sea.
The European Council called on all actors, notably Iran, to refrain from escalatory actions.
(3) In its conclusions of 17 April 2024, the European Council strongly and unequivocally condemned the Iranian attack
on Israel and reiterated its full solidarity with the people of Israel and commitment to Israel’s security and to regional
stability. The European Council called on Iran and its proxies to cease all attacks and urged all parties to exercise the
utmost restraint and to refrain from any action that may increase tensions in the region. Furthermore, the European
Council conclusions stated that the Union should take further restrictive measures against Iran, notably in relation to
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles. Finally, the European Council reiterated that the Union remains fully
committed to contributing to de-escalation and security in the region.
(4) Russia is using Iran-produced UAVs in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine, which violates the
sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including against civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The Iranian State-sponsored programme for the development and production of UAVs therefore contributes to
violations of the UN Charter and of fundamental principles of international law.
(5) In that context, six persons and three entities should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and
bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532.
(6) Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
(1) OJ L 186, 25.7.2023, p. 20.
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Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 31 May 2024.
For the Council
The President
H. LAHBIB
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The following entries are added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532:
Persons
Names (Transliteration into Latin
Names Identifying information Reasons for listing Date of listing
script)
‘7. Mohammad-Reza Gharaei ﯼﻥﺍﯼﺕﺵﺁ ﯼﯼﺍﺭﻕ ﺍﺽﺭ ﺩﻡﺡﻡ Position(s): Minister of Defence Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani has been the Minister 31.5.2024
ASHTIANI of the Islamic Republic of Iran of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Iran since August
(Farsi spelling)
2021 and is therefore responsible for the EU-listed
DOB: 1960
Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics
POB: Tehran, Iran (MODAFL).
Nationality: Iranian MODAFL is responsible for the planning, logistics and
funding of Iran’s Armed Forces. It is also a key player in
Gender: male Iran’s defence industry with multiple conglomerates and
subordinates active in research and development,
Associated entities: Ministry of
maintenance and manufacturing of military equipment,
Defence and Armed Forces
including the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles
Logistics (MODAFL)
(UAVs).
MODAFL is also involved in the set-up of a joint plant for
the production of UAVs and the sale of UAVs to Russia
with the intended use in Russia’s war of aggression against
Ukraine.
As Defence Minister, Ashtiani is directly involved in Iran’s
UAV programme and is involved in transferring Iran’s
UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against
Ukraine.
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8. Gholam Ali RASHID ﺩﯼﺵﺭ ﯼﻝﻉﻡﺍﻝﻍ Position(s): IRGC commander Gholam Ali Rashid has been the commander of the 31.5.2024
of the Khatam al-Anbia Central EU-listed Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHG)
a.k.a. Gholamali RASHID (Farsi spelling)
Headquarters (KCHG) since June 2016.
DOB: 1953 The KCHG is the central entity in the command chain of
Iran’s armed forces making operational military decisions,
POB: Dezful, Iran
as well as coordinating between Iran’s conventional army
Nationality: Iranian (Artesh) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
(IRGC), which both procure and deploy unmanned aerial
Gender: male vehicles (UAVs).
Associated entities: Khatam The KCHG’s mission is to oversee offensive and defensive
al-Anbiya Central Headquarters operations, including through its regional and thematic
(KCHG) headquarters such as the ones in the Persian Gulf or Gulf of
Oman, which report to the main headquarters. It is also
responsible for planning and coordinating joint military
operations, including drills.
Gholam Ali Rashid has overseen UAV deployments and
supervised UAV battlefield readiness in drills and exercises.
Preceding IRGC and Artesh in the command chain, thereby
overseeing all of Iran’s armed forces, intelligence and
EU-listed Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters,
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters is at the core of
Iran’s military forces and therefore involved in transferring
UAVs to Russia and armed groups in the Middle East and
Red Sea region.
Gholam Ali Rashid is therefore involved in Iran’s UAV
programme and in transferring UAVs to Russia in support
of its war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed
groups and entities undermining peace and security in the
Middle East and the Red Sea region.
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9. Hossein Hatefi ARDAKANI ﯼﻥﺍﮎﺩﺭﺍ ﯼﻑﺕﺍﻩ ﻥﯼﺱﺡ Position(s): chairperson of the Hossein Hatefi Ardakani serves as chairperson of the board 31.5.2024
board of directors of Kavan of directors and is a shareholder of Iran-based and
a.k.a. (Farsi spelling)
Electronics Behrad LLC; EU-listed Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC.
Hasan HASHEM; Hossein procurement agent for the
Using a complex network of shell and foreign companies,
Hatafi ARDAKANI; Hossein IRGC
including EU-listed Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC,
Hatfi ARDAKANI
DOB: 21.09.1985 Ardakani supports the IRGC SSJO’s efforts in obtaining
crucial goods for the UAV production.
POB: Ardakan, Iran
As chairperson of the board of Kavan Electronics Behrad
Nationality: Iranian
LLC, he is responsible for leading the company’s board,
Gender: male defining its strategic objectives and overseeing its business,
hence he is involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia.
Passport number: U34290111
(Iran); Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is therefore supporting Iran’s UAV
programme. He is also involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs
4449916581 (Iran) to Russia in support of its war of aggression against
Ukraine.
Associated entities: Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps
Research and Self-Sufficiency
Jihad Organisation (IRGC
SSJO); Kavan Electronics
Behrad LLC
Associated individuals: Mehdi
Dehghani
MOHAMMADABADI
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10. Mehdi Dehghani ﯼﺩﺍﺏﺁﺩﻡﺡﻡ ﯼﻥﺍﻕﻩﺩ ﯼﺩﻩﻡ Position(s): CEO of Kavan Mehdi Dehghani Mohammadabadi serves as CEO, member 31.5.2024
MOHAMMADABADI Electronics Behrad LLC of the board of directors, as well as a shareholder of the
(Farsi spelling)
Iran-based and EU-listed Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC.
DOB: 23.09.1982
Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is a company involved in the
Nationality: Iranian
supply of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) items to the
Gender: male EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and
Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO).
Passport number:
4433172081 (Iran) As CEO, he is responsible for managing and steering the
company. As a member of the board, he is involved in all
Associated entities: significant decisions the company takes. Hence he is
Revolutionary Guard Corps involved in transferring Iran’s UAVs to Russia.
Research and Self-Sufficiency
Jihad Organisation (IRGC Mehdi Dehghani Mohammadabadi is therefore involved in
SSJO); Kavan Electronics Iran’s UAV programme. He is also involved in transferring
Behrad LLC Iran’s UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression
against Ukraine.
Associated individuals: Hossein
Hatefi ARDAKANI
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11. Ismail QAANI ﯼﻥﺁﺍﻕ ﻝﯼﻉﺍﻡﺱﺍ Position(s): Commander of the Ismail Qaani is the Commander of the EU-listed Islamic 31.5.2024
IRGC Qods Force Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
a.k.a. Esma’il QANI; Esmaeil (Farsi spelling)
GHA’ANI; Esmaeil GHAANI; DOB: 08.08.1957 The IRGC-QF is responsible for orchestrating a network of
Esmail QA’ANI; Ismail Akbar regional militias that have aggressively expanded Iran’s
POB: Mashad, Iran
QAANI military influence across the Arab world in recent decades.
Nationality: Iranian
Under Qaani’s command, the IRGC-QF facilitates and
Gender: male supports unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and missile
attacks by transferring Iranian weapons to militias in the
Rank: Brigadier-General Middle East and Red Sea region.
Passport number: D9003033; Under Qaani’s orders, the IRGC-QF enables and supports
D9008347 the drone and missile attacks by Houthis.
Associated entities: Islamic Therefore, in his capacity as leader of the IRGC-QF, Ismail
Revolutionary Guard Corps Qaani is involved in transferring Iran’s missiles and UAVs
(IRGC); IRGC-Qods Force to armed groups and entities undermining peace and
security in the Middle East and Red Sea region.
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12. Afshin Khaji FARD ﺩﺭﻑ ﻩﺝﺍﻭﺥ ﻥﯼﺵﻑﺍ Position(s): Head of Iranian Afshin Khaji Fard is the head of the EU-listed Iranian 31.5.2024’.
Aviations Industries Aviations Industries Organisation (IAIO), a state-owned
(Farsi spelling)
Organisation (IAIO) company under the authority of the EU-listed Ministry of
Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
POB: Abadan, Iran
The IAIO is responsible for planning and managing Iran’s
Nationality: Iranian
military aviation industry, including developing unmanned
Gender: male aerial vehicles (UAVs).
National ID no.: 1819457850 In his capacity as head of the IAIO, Fard has publicly
promoted Iran’s UAV industry and frequently stated that
Associated entities: Iranian the IAIO is actively involved in innovating Iran’s UAVs.
Aviations Industries
Organisation (IAIO); Ministry Therefore, Afshin Khaji Fard is supporting and involved in
of Defence and Armed Forces Iran’s UAV programme.
Logistics (MODAFL)
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Names (Transliteration into Latin
Names Identifying information Reasons for listing Date of listing
script)
‘6. Khatam al-Anbiya Central ﺍﯼﺏﻥﺍﻝﺍﻡﺕﺍﺥ ﯼﺯﮎﺭﻡ ﻩﺍﮒﺭﺍﺭﻕ Type of entity: government The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHG) is the 31.5.2024
Headquarters (KCHG) ﺹ)) entity central entity in the command chain of Iran’s armed forces
making operational military decisions, as well as
a.k.a. Khatam al-Anbiye Central (Farsi spelling) Associated entities: Islamic
coordinating between Iran’s conventional army (Artesh)
Headquarters; KACHQ Revolutionary Guard Corps
and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which
(IRGC)
both procure and deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Associated individuals: Gholam
The KCHG’s mission is to oversee offensive and defensive
Ali RASHID (commander of
operations, including through its regional and thematic
KCHG)
headquarters such as the ones in the Persian Gulf or Gulf of
Oman, which report to the main headquarters. It is also
responsible for planning and coordinating joint military
operations, including drills.
The KCHG is headed by the EU-listed IRGC commander
Gholam Ali Rashid, who has overseen UAV deployments
and supervised UAV battlefield readiness in drills and
exercises.
Preceding IRGC and Artesh in the command chain, thereby
overseeing all of Iran’s armed forces, intelligence and
EU-listed Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters,
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters is at the core of
Iran’s military forces and therefore involved in transferring
UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against
Ukraine and to armed groups and entities undermining
peace and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea
region. Furthermore, the KCHG is involved in Iran’s UAV
programme.
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7. Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC ﺩﻭﺩﺡﻡ ﺕﯼﻝﻭﯼﺱﻡﺍﺏ ﺕﮎﺭﺵ Address: No 63, Unit 4, Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is an Iran-based company 31.5.2024
Shahrara, Patrice Lumumba St., procuring and selling servomotors and other components
a.k.a. Kavan Electronics; ﺩﺍﺭﻩﺏ ﮎﯼﻥﻭﺭﺕﮎﻝﺍ ﻥﺍﻭﺍﮎ
Abshori Sharghi St., Tehran relevant for the manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles
Kavan Electronic co. LTD; (Farsi spelling) 144593491, Iran (UAVs) to the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organisation (IRGC
Kavan Electronic Company; Type of entity: limited liability SSJO)
company (LLC)
Kavan Electronic Sadr Aria The company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors is the
Engineering Limited Liability Place of registration: Iran EU-listed Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, who oversees
Company Date of registration: a transnational procurement network that spans the
13.07.2016 Middle East and East Asia, which caters for the production
of UAVs overseen by the IRGC SSJO.
Registration number: 495080
(Iran) Kavan Electronics Behrad LLC is therefore involved in Iran’s
UAV programme. It is also involved in transferring Iran’s
National ID number: UAVs to Russia in support of its war of aggression against
14005997725 (Iran) Ukraine.
Principal place of business: Iran
Associated entities: Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps
Research and Self-Sufficiency
Jihad Organisation (IRGC SSJO)
Associated individuals:
Hossein Hatefi ARDAKANI
(Chairman of the Board of
Directors); Mehdi Dehghani
MOHAMMADABADI (CEO)
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8. Islamic Revolutionary Guard ﻥﺍﺭﺍﺩﺱﺍﭖ ﻩﺍﭖﺱ ﯼﯼﺍﯼﺭﺩ ﯼﻭﺭﯼﻥ Type of entity: government The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) is 31.5.2024’.
Corps Navy (IRGCN) ﯼﻡﺍﻝﺱﺍ ﺏﺍﻝﻕﻥﺍ entity part of the IRGC, and includes an unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs) division and a missiles division.
a.k.a. (Farsi spelling) Place of registration: Bandar
Abbas, Iran The IRGC Navy is equipped with Iranian UAVs and missiles
Nirooy-e Daryaei-e Sepah;
and engages in asymmetrical warfare methods.
Date of registration: 1981
NEDSA
The IRGC Navy has a Naval Academy in which it provides
Principal place of business: Iran
training on firing anti-ship missiles and operating UAVs.
Associated entities: Islamic Iranian-backed militias and proxies are trained at the Naval
Revolutionary Guard Corps Academy.
(IRGC)
The IRGC Navy is involved in facilitating the transport of
Iranian arms, including Iranian UAVs and missiles. Those
missiles and UAVs are deployed by armed groups like the
Houthis and Hezbollah to undermine peace and security in
the Middle East and Red Sea region.
Therefore, the IRGC Navy is involved in Iran’s UAV and
missile programmes and involved in transferring Iran’s
missiles to armed groups and entities undermining peace
and security in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
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