Notice2026-03988
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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Published
February 27, 2026
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Treasury DepartmentForeign Assets Control Office
Abstract
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 39 (Friday, February 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9920-9923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03988]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and
vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals
and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that
one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are
blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in
transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been
identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
DATES: This action was issued on February 25, 2026. See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION for relevant dates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global
Targeting, 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, 202-622-
2480; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490; or
<a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac">https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac</a>.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability
The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions
programs are available on OFAC's website: <a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov">https://ofac.treasury.gov</a>.
Notice of OFAC Action
On February 25, 2026, OFAC determined that the property and
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed
below.
Individuals
1. ZAND, Mehdi, Iran; DOB 06 Apr 1986; nationality Iran; Additional
Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male;
National ID No. 0386329192 (Iran) (individual) [IRAN-CON-ARMS-E.O.]
(Linked To: QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(v) of Executive Order 13949 of
September 21, 2020, ``Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect
to the Conventional Arms Activities of Iran,'' 85 FR 60043, 3 CFR, 2020
Comp., p. 430 (``E.O. 13949''), for being owned or controlled by, or
having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or
indirectly, QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, a person whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13949.
2. JAFARI, Mehrdad, Iran; DOB 25 Dec 1986; nationality Iran;
Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions;
Gender Male; Passport A65005073 (Iran); National ID No. 0080721966
(Iran) (individual) [IRAN-CON-ARMS-E.O.] (Linked To: QODS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(v) of E.O. 13949 for being
owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on
behalf of, directly or indirectly, QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, a person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O.
13949.
3. SHARIATZADEH, Ebrahim, Iran; DOB 07 Jan 1985; nationality Iran;
Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions;
Gender Male; Passport 101957390 (Iran); National ID No. 0829468048
(Iran) (individual) [IRAN-CON-ARMS-E.O.] (Linked To: QODS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(v) of E.O. 13949 for being
owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on
behalf of, directly or indirectly, QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, a person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O.
13949.
4. ABEDINI, Mohammad, Iran; DOB 27 Aug 1995; nationality Iran;
Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions;
Gender Male; Passport T54523589 (Iran); National ID No. 5100152982
(Iran) (individual) [IRAN-CON-ARMS-E.O.] (Linked To: QODS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(v) of E.O. 13949 for being
owned or controlled by, or having acted or purported to act for or on
behalf of, directly or indirectly, QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, a person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O.
13949.
Entities
1. PAROS MARITIME S.A., Panama City, Panama; Organization
Established Date 22 Nov 2021; RUC # 155715457-2-2021 (Panama);
Identification Number IMO 6272687 (Panama) [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to to section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 13902
of September 28, 2010, ``Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional
Sectors of Iran,'' 85 FR 2003, 3 CFR, 2020 Comp., p. 299 (E.O. 13902),
for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
2. WANSA GAS SHIPPING CO., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road,
Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands; Office 2505, Silver
Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Organization
Established Date 17 Feb 2025; Identification Number IMO 0191721;
Registration Number 130159 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
3. MISTRAL FLEET CO LTD (a.k.a. MISTRAL FLEET COMPANY LIMITED),
Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British; Nationality of
Registration Virgin Islands, British; Organization Established Date
2025; Identification Number IMO 0334947 [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
4. OCEAN KUDOS SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED, Trust Company Complex,
Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands;
Organization Established Date 26 Nov 2024; Identification Number IMO
0118435; Registration Number 129014 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
5. POROS MARITIME VENTURES S.A., 21st Floor, Global Plaza, Calle
50, Panama City, Panama; Organization Established Date 04 Jun 2025; RUC
# 155768186-2-2025 (Panama); Identification Number IMO 0260904 [IRAN-
EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
6. VAST MARINE INC (a.k.a. VAST MARINE INCORPORATED), 80 Broad
Street, Monrovia, Liberia; Organization Established Date 2023;
Identification Number IMO 6421571 [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
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Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
8. GOLDWAVE MARITIME SERVICES INC, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake
Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization
Established Date 21 Aug 2024; Identification Number IMO 0042648;
Registration Number 127600 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
9. ITHAKI MARITIME AND TRADING S.A., Global Plaza Tower, Calle 50,
Panama City, Panama; Organization Established Date 2022; RUC #
155721579-2-2022 (Panama); Identification Number IMO 6329280 [IRAN-
EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy.
10. KAITO NAVIGATION SA, 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia;
Organization Established Date 2024; Identification Number IMO 0092021
[IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petroleum and petrochemical sectors of the Iranian economy.
11. NYR SHIPPING CO., Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro,
Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands; Organization Established Date
31 May 2024; Identification Number IMO 0148434; Registration Number
126284 (Marshall Islands) [IRAN-EO13902].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 for operating
in the petrochemical sector of the Iranian economy.
12. ALTIS TEKSTIL MAKINA TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI (a.k.a. ALTIS
TEXTILE MACHINERY TRADING COMPANY LIMITED), Yakupulu Neighborhood,
Hurriyet Boulevard, Skyport Site, Skyport Residence, No. 1, Suite No.
62, Beylikduzu, Istanbul 34524, Turkey; Additional Sanctions
Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established
Date 24 Dec 2024; Business Registration Number 1059763 (Turkey) [NPWMD]
[IFSR] (Linked To: OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii) of Executive Order (E.O.)
13382 of June 28, 2005, ``Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters,'' 70 FR 38567, 3 CFR,
2005 Comp., p. 170 (E.O. 13382), for having provided, or attempted to
provide, financial, material, technological or other support for, or
goods or services in support of, OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 13382.
13. ARYA GLOBAL GIDA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI, 198, No:22-
1 Atakoy 7-8-9-10, Kisim Mahallesi, Cobancesme E-5 Yan Yol Caddesi,
Bakirkoy, Istanbul 34158, Turkey; Additional Sanctions Information--
Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Organization Established Date 08 Oct
2024; Tax ID No. 0861684402 (Turkey); Business Registration Number
1042035 (Turkey) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR
COMPANY).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii) of E.O. 13382 for having
provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological
or other support for, or goods or services in support of, OJE PARVAZ
MADO NAFAR COMPANY, a person whose property and interests in property
are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13382.
14. UTUS GUMRUKLEME GIDA TEKSTIL ITHALAT IHRACAT DIS TICARET VE
SANAYI LIMITED SIRKETI, 198, No:22-1 Atakoy 7-8-9-10, Kisim Mahallesi,
Cobancesme, E-5 Yan Yol Caddesi, Bakirkoy, Istanbul 34158, Turkey;
Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions;
Organization Established Date 06 Dec 2024; Tax ID No. 8971008150
(Turkey); Business Registration Number 1055686 (Turkey) [NPWMD] [IFSR]
(Linked To: OJE PARVAZ MADO NAFAR COMPANY).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii) of E.O. 13382 for having
provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological
or other support for, or goods or services in support of, OJE PARVAZ
MADO NAFAR COMPANY, a person whose property and interests in property
are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13382.
15. ADAK PARGAS PARS TRADING COMPANY, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan,
Iran; Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary Sanctions;
Organization Established Date 06 Mar 2023; National ID No. 14012064114
(Iran); Registration Number 22875 (Iran) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To:
KLINGE, Marco).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii) of E.O. 13382 for having
provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological
or other support for, or goods or services in support of, KLINGE,
Marco, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked
pursuant to E.O. 13382.
16. MOSTAFA ROKNIFARD PRIME CHOICE GENERAL TRADING LLC (a.k.a.
MOSTAFA ROKNIFARD PERFUMES AND COSMETICS TRADING LLC), Dubai, United
Arab Emirates; Additional Sanctions Information--Subject to Secondary
Sanctions; Organization Established Date 01 Oct 2021 to 31 Oct 2021;
Commercial Registry Number 1627661 (United Arab Emirates); Chamber of
Commerce Number 377082 (United Arab Emirates); Business Registration
Number 996003 (United Arab Emirates) [NPWMD] [IFSR] (Linked To: KLINGE,
Marco).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii) of E.O. 13382 for having
provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological
or other support for, or goods or services in support of, KLINGE,
Marco, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked
pursuant to E.O. 13382.
On February 25, 2026, OFAC also identified the following vessels as
property in which a blocked person has an interest under the relevant
sanctions authority listed below.
Vessels
1. LUMA (YJQY4) LPG Tanker Vanuatu flag; Vessel Year of Build 1993;
Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9034690; MMSI 577277000 (vessel)
[IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: WANSA GAS SHIPPING CO.).
Identified as property in which WANSA GAS SHIPPING CO., a person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O.
13902, has an interest.
2. NIBA (T8A4992) LPG Tanker Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build 1993;
Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9046784; MMSI 511101558 (vessel)
[IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: PAROS MARITIME S.A.).
Identified as property in which PAROS MARITIME S.A., a person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13902,
has an interest.
3. FELICITA (D6A3040) Crude Oil Tanker Comoros flag; Vessel Year of
Build 2000; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9167162; MMSI
620999032 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: VAST MARINE INC).
Identified as property in which VAST MARINE INC, a person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13902,
has an interest.
4. HOOT (3FIQ9) LPG Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build 2003;
Vessel Registration Identification IMO
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9267962; MMSI 371686000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: POROS
MARITIME VENTURES S.A.).
Identified as property in which POROS MARITIME VENTURES S.A., a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 13902, has an interest.
5. NORTH STAR (8PPB) Crude Oil Tanker Barbados flag; Vessel Year of
Build 2005; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9299563; MMSI
314109000 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: MISTRAL FLEET CO LTD).
Identified as property in which MISTRAL FLEET CO LTD, a person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O.
13902, has an interest.
6. OCEAN KOI (8P2574) Crude Oil Tanker Barbados flag; Vessel Year
of Build 2004; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9255933; MMSI
314001038 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: OCEAN KUDOS SHIPPING
COMPANY LIMITED).
Identified as property in which OCEAN KUDOS SHIPPING COMPANY
LIMITED, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked
pursuant to E.O. 13902, has an interest.
7. ATEELA 1 (EPCF9) Products Tanker Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build
2009; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9548990; MMSI 422044800
(vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND
MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY).
Identified as property in which BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND
MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY, a person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13902, has an interest.
8. ATEELA 2 (EPCG2) Products Tanker Iran flag; Vessel Year of Build
2010; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9549009; MMSI 422044900
(vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND
MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY).
Identified as property in which BEHENGAM TADBIR QESHM SHIPPING AND
MARITIME SERVICES COMPANY, a person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13902, has an interest.
9. ALAA (T8A5128) LPG Tanker Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build 1998;
Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9155341; MMSI 511101662 (vessel)
[IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: KAITO NAVIGATION SA).
Identified as property in which KAITO NAVIGATION SA, a person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13902,
has an interest.
10. DANUTA I (T8A4990) LPG Tanker Palau flag; Vessel Year of Build
2000; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9193721; MMSI 511101556
(vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: ITHAKI MARITIME AND TRADING S.A.).
Identified as property in which ITHAKI MARITIME AND TRADING S.A., a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 13902, has an interest.
11. GAS FATE (3E6859) LPG Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of Build
1999; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9147394; MMSI 352004577
(vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: NYR SHIPPING CO.).
Identified as property in which NYR SHIPPING CO., a person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13902,
has an interest.
12. REMIZ (3E8793) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Vessel Year of
Build 2002; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9223344; MMSI
352005545 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: GOLDWAVE MARITIME
SERVICES INC).
Identified as property in which GOLDWAVE MARITIME SERVICES INC, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 13902, has an interest.
(Authority: E.O. 13902; E.O. 13382; E.O. 13949.)
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2026-03988 Filed 2-26-26; 8:45 am]
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