The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 21 entities and 17 individuals involved in procurement networks supplying Iran’s Ministry of Defense with sensitive goods for ballistic missile and military aircraft programs.
This action supports the September 27, 2025, snapback of United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran due to its failure to meet nuclear commitments.
The recent designations by OFAC target networks operating across multiple continents, including Iran, China, Hong Kong, Germany, Türkiye, Portugal, and Uruguay.
These networks have facilitated the illicit acquisition of U.S.-origin technology and military equipment.
The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran’s weapons programs that pose threats to U.S. service members and regional stability.
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasized the importance of these actions under President Trump’s leadership to deny Iran weapons that could further its malign objectives.
The snapback reimposes arms embargoes and other restrictions aimed at curtailing Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
International Collaboration
The U.S. Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) collaborated extensively with OFAC in this enforcement action.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago played a critical role in identifying key members of the procurement network that enabled Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Sanctioned Entities
- Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) and Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group (SBIG): Involved in missile production.
- Shiraz Electronics Industries (SEI): Produces radar and missile guidance technology.
- Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (PANHA): Manufactures helicopters for the IRGC.
- Beh Joule Pars Commercial Engineering Company: Procures sensitive technology for military use.
Effect on Global Trade
The sanctions also highlight risks for foreign financial institutions engaging with designated entities as they may face U.S. secondary sanctions.
This influences global financial networks by discouraging transactions with sanctioned parties to avoid penalties or restrictions imposed by OFAC.
Dismantling Illicit Networks
- PASARGAD Helicopter Company: Supports helicopter procurement for PANHA.
- Kazra Communications Technology Solutions: Sources U.S.-origin components for SEI’s defense projects.
- Chinese nationals like Emily Liu facilitate illicit technology transfers through front companies in China and Hong Kong.
- Seyed Behzad Bouzary from Germany-based Star Management Group GmbH supports helicopter parts supply schemes for PANHA.
The designations align with National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 issued in February 2025, directing a maximum pressure campaign against Iran to deny it nuclear weapons capabilities while countering regional aggression by disrupting resources supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Wrapping Up
This strategic move by OFAC underscores a concerted effort to curb Iranian military advancements through international cooperation while reinforcing nonproliferation commitments globally.
By targeting these procurement networks, the U.S. aims to mitigate threats posed by Iranian weapon systems development while encouraging compliance with international norms.
Sources: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets
Control, and U.S. Department of State.
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