Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1837 of 24 July 2026 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 as well as Iran’s actions undermining freedom of navigation in the Middle East

**Executive Summary** Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1837, adopted on 24 July 2026, extends the restrictive measures against Iran regarding its military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and destabilizing actions in the Middle East until 27 July 2027. The decision also mandates the removal of four specific individuals from the sanctions list. These amendments enter into force on the day following the document's publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. **Key Points / Main Content** **Extension of Sanctions Regime** * The restrictive measures established in Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 are officially renewed and extended. * The previous expiration date of 27 July 2026 is replaced by a new deadline of 27 July 2027. **Amendments to the Sanctions List** * Following a review, the Council concluded that four entries under the heading of "Natural persons" should be deleted from Annex I of Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532. * The individuals removed from the list are: Mohammad Shahab KHANIAN, Gholam Ali RASHID, Behnam SHAHRIYARI, and Ali SHADMANI. **Scope of the Measures** * The measures target Iran’s military support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. * The sanctions also address Iran’s support for armed groups and entities in the Middle East and Red Sea region, as well as actions undermining freedom of navigation in the Middle East. **Impact Analysis** **EU Member State Competent Authorities** **Impact** Authorities responsible for the enforcement of EU sanctions must align their national oversight with the updated timeline and list. **Action Required** Update national enforcement frameworks to reflect the extension of the regime to July 2027 and cease the application of restrictive measures against the four delisted individuals. **Financial Institutions and Economic Operators** **Impact** Entities within EU jurisdiction are required to comply with the updated sanctions list to ensure they do not violate restrictive measures. **Action Required** Update internal compliance and screening systems to remove Mohammad Shahab KHANIAN, Gholam Ali RASHID, Behnam SHAHRIYARI, and Ali SHADMANI from active restricted lists. **The Four Delisted Natural Persons** **Impact** These individuals are no longer subject to the restrictive measures previously imposed under Annex I of Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532. **Action Required** No specific action is mentioned in the document for these individuals; however, their assets and travel restrictions within the EU are affected by their removal from the list.

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