First, the new designations – persons:
BAZGHANDI, Rouhollah (a.k.a. BAZGHANDI, Ruhollah), Iran; DOB 07 Mar 1981; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport D10008106 (Iran) expires 24 May 2026; IRGC Intelligence Organization Counterintelligence Official (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [HOSTAGES-EO14078] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION).
MOHAGHEGHI, Mohammad Hassan, Iran; DOB 23 Jun 1963; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport D10008116 (Iran) expires 24 May 2026; IRGC Intelligence Organization Co-Deputy Chief Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [HOSTAGES-EO14078] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION).
SAYYARI, Mohammad Mehdi (a.k.a. SAYYARI, Mehdi; a.k.a. SIARI, Mehdi), Iran; DOB 12 Jul 1959; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; IRGC Intelligence Organization Co-Deputy Chief (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [HOSTAGES-EO14078] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION).
and entities:
ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION (a.k.a. IRGC INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION; a.k.a. IRGC-IO), Iran [HOSTAGES-EO14078].
added to the Hostages and Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals sanctions, persons:
GOMEZ ARIAS, Luis Lorenzo, Portal Calimaya 662, Colonia Los Portales, Ciudad De Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 03 Feb 1970; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Electoral Registry No. GMARLS70020314H800 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
GONZALEZ VILLEGAS, Ian Jassiel, Calle Pedro Moreno 113, Colonia Toluquilla, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 21 Apr 1981; POB Distrito Federal, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. GOVI810421HDFNKN02 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
LELO DE LARREA VENTIMILLA, Horacio Edmundo (a.k.a. LELO DE LA REA, Horacio), Calle 20 de Noviembre 390, Colonia del Toro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48296, Mexico; Valle Kino 179, Colonia Valle Dorado, Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; DOB 03 Oct 1973; POB Distrito Federal, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; R.F.C. LEVH731003EP3 (Mexico); C.U.R.P. LEVH731003HDFLNR03 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
LUQUIN RODRIGUEZ, Brayan Moises, Calle Mezquitan 194, Barrio Santa Maria, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48325, Mexico; Las Palmas 35, Colonia Nuevo Vallarta, Jarretaderas, Nayarit, Mexico; DOB 06 Nov 1992; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. LURB921106HJCQDR01 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
PADILLA ZARATE, Clemente, Calle Pedro Moreno 113, Colonia Toluquilla, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico; Alvaro Obregon 993, oblatos, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44380, Mexico; Josefa Ortiz 568, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44380, Mexico; DOB 01 May 1978; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. PAZC780501HJCDRL09 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
PARDO ESPINO, Eduardo, Privada Coyules 113, Barrio Santa Maria, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 04 Apr 1979; POB Tinguindin, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. PAEE790404HMNRSD00 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
RIVAS SANCHEZ, Pedro, Calle Isla Antigua 3017, Colonia Jardines De La Cruz, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 08 Mar 1988; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. RISP880308HJCVND03 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
and entities:
AKA INTEGRAL SERVICES, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Organization Established Date 03 Mar 2012; Organization Type: Construction of buildings; Folio Mercantil No. 1596 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
ASESORES Y PROMOTORES ACG, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 17 Sep 2015; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 92430 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
ATLANTIC DIAMOND GROUP, S.A. DE C.V., Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico; Organization Established Date 13 Nov 2015; Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property; Folio Mercantil No. 2106 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
BESTHINGS, S.A. DE C.V., Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico; Organization Established Date 26 Jul 2018; Organization Type: Travel agency activities; R.F.C. BES180726LM7 (Mexico); Folio Mercantil No. N-2018063459 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
BUSSINES CORPORATIVO T SERVICE INC, S.A. DE C.V., Josefa Ortiz 568, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 09 Sep 2014; Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property; Folio Mercantil No. 85029 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
CONSTRUCTORES B2, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 05 Dec 2014; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 86548 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
CORPORATIVO BUSSINES MX INSIDER, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 02 Dec 2014; Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property; Folio Mercantil No. 86132 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
CORPORATIVO SOPORTE LEGAL RECOVERY, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 23 Oct 2014; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 85329 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
ENVIGH, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2019; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
MAGNISERVIA, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 10 Jun 2014; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 16557 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
NT INSURANCE CORPORATIVO, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 07 Nov 2014; Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property; Folio Mercantil No. 85324 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
PRODUZIONI PECA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 25 Jun 2019; Organization Type: Non-specialized wholesale trade; R.F.C. PPE190625B5A (Mexico); Folio Mercantil No. N-2019080180 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
RESGUARDO DE VALORES Y SERVICIOS INTEGRALES RSVI, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 23 Sep 2015; Organization Type: Travel agency activities; Folio Mercantil No. 92484 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
RH LITMAN, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 11 Jun 2019; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. N-2019055144 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS DANTWOO, S.A. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Organization Established Date 26 Mar 2013; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 1723 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
SOCIEDAD SPA PENINSULA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Francisco Medina Ascencio No.2485, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48333, Mexico; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 11 May 2007; Organization Type: Hairdressing and other beauty treatment; Folio Mercantil No. 40733 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
SUNCAN MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2019; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
T SERVICE BUSSINES INC, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Organization Established Date 09 Sep 2014; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 85498 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
TRADOS COMERCIO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2019; Organization Type: Construction of buildings; Folio Mercantil No. N-2019051660 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
added to the counter narcotics sanctions.
Next, updated Iran designations (the most prominent being the change of flagging country for a bunch of cargo vessels):
AMBER (f.k.a. FREEDOM; f.k.a. HARAZ) (5IM 597) Crude Oil Tanker 317,356DWT 163,660GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357406; MMSI 677049700 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- AMBER (f.k.a. FREEDOM; f.k.a. HARAZ) (5IM 597) Crude Oil Tanker 317,356DWT 163,660GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357406; MMSI 677049700 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
ARGO I (f.k.a. AMOL; a.k.a. ARGO 1; f.k.a. CASTOR; f.k.a. CHRISTINA; f.k.a. SILVER CLOUD) (T2EM4) Crude/Oil Products Tanker 99,094DWT 56,068GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9187667; MMSI 256843000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- ARGO I (f.k.a. AMOL; a.k.a. ARGO 1; f.k.a. CASTOR; f.k.a. CHRISTINA; f.k.a. SILVER CLOUD) (T2EM4) Crude/Oil Products Tanker 99,094DWT 56,068GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9187667; MMSI 256843000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DAN (f.k.a. JUSTICE) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357729 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DAN (f.k.a. JUSTICE) Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357729 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DEEP SEA (f.k.a. DARAB) (9HEE9) Crude Oil Tanker 296,803DWT 160,576GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218492; MMSI 256862000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DEEP SEA (f.k.a. DARAB) (9HEE9) Crude Oil Tanker 296,803DWT 160,576GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218492; MMSI 256862000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DERYA Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569700 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DERYA Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569700 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DIAMOND II (f.k.a. DAMAVAND) (9HEG9) Crude Oil Tanker 297,013DWT 160,576GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218478; MMSI 256865000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DIAMOND II (f.k.a. DAMAVAND) (9HEG9) Crude Oil Tanker 297,013DWT 160,576GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218478; MMSI 256865000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DINO I (f.k.a. INFINITY) (5IM411) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag (NITC); Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569671 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DINO I (f.k.a. INFINITY) (5IM411) Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag (NITC); Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569671 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DIONA Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569695 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DIONA Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569695 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DORE (f.k.a. COMPANION; f.k.a. DAL LAKE; f.k.a. DAVAR) (5IM 593) Crude Oil Tanker 317,850DWT 164,241GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357717; MMSI 677049300 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DORE (f.k.a. COMPANION; f.k.a. DAL LAKE; f.k.a. DAVAR) (5IM 593) Crude Oil Tanker 317,850DWT 164,241GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357717; MMSI 677049300 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DORENA (f.k.a. SKYLINE) (5IM632) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag (NITC); Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569669 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DORENA (f.k.a. SKYLINE) (5IM632) Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag (NITC); Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569669 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DOVER (f.k.a. DAYLAM) (9HEU9) Crude Oil Tanker 299,500DWT 160,576GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218466; MMSI 256872000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DOVER (f.k.a. DAYLAM) (9HEU9) Crude Oil Tanker 299,500DWT 160,576GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218466; MMSI 256872000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DOWNY (f.k.a. DENA) (9HED9) Crude Oil Tanker 296,894DWT 160,576GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218480; MMSI 256861000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DOWNY (f.k.a. DENA) (9HED9) Crude Oil Tanker 296,894DWT 160,576GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9218480; MMSI 256861000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DREAM II (f.k.a. DANESH; f.k.a. DECESIVE; f.k.a. LEADERSHIP) (5IM 592) Crude Oil Tanker 319,988DWT 164,241GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9356593; MMSI 677049200 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DREAM II (f.k.a. DANESH; f.k.a. DECESIVE; f.k.a. LEADERSHIP) (5IM 592) Crude Oil Tanker 319,988DWT 164,241GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9356593; MMSI 677049200 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
DUNE Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569712 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- DUNE Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569712 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
FELICITY (f.k.a. LEYCOTHEA; f.k.a. ORIENTAL) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Panama; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9183934 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- FELICITY (f.k.a. LEYCOTHEA; f.k.a. ORIENTAL) Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Panama; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9183934 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
FOREST (f.k.a. FAEZ; f.k.a. FIANGA; f.k.a. MAESTRO; f.k.a. SATEEN) (T2DM4) Chemical/Products Tanker 35,124DWT 25,214GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9283760; MMSI 572438210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- FOREST (f.k.a. FAEZ; f.k.a. FIANGA; f.k.a. MAESTRO; f.k.a. SATEEN) (T2DM4) Chemical/Products Tanker 35,124DWT 25,214GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9283760; MMSI 572438210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
FORTUNE (f.k.a. IRAN FAZEL) (9BAC) Chemical/Products Tanker 35,155DWT 25,214GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9283746; MMSI 422303000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- FORTUNE (f.k.a. IRAN FAZEL) (9BAC) Chemical/Products Tanker 35,155DWT 25,214GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9283746; MMSI 422303000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HALTI (f.k.a. HORIZON; f.k.a. HORMOZ; f.k.a. SCORPIAN) (9HEK9) Crude Oil Tanker 299,261DWT 160,930GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212890; MMSI 256870000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HALTI (f.k.a. HORIZON; f.k.a. HORMOZ; f.k.a. SCORPIAN) (9HEK9) Crude Oil Tanker 299,261DWT 160,930GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212890; MMSI 256870000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HASNA (f.k.a. HARSIN; f.k.a. VALOR; f.k.a. "MARINA") (5IM600) Crude Oil Tanker 299,229DWT 160,930GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212917; MMSI 677050000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HASNA (f.k.a. HARSIN; f.k.a. VALOR; f.k.a. "MARINA") (5IM600) Crude Oil Tanker 299,229DWT 160,930GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212917; MMSI 677050000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HEDY (f.k.a. HUWAYZEH) (9HEJ9) Crude Oil Tanker 299,242DWT 160,930GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212888; MMSI 256869000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HEDY (f.k.a. HUWAYZEH) (9HEJ9) Crude Oil Tanker 299,242DWT 160,930GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212888; MMSI 256869000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HELM (f.k.a. HIRMAND; f.k.a. HONESTY; f.k.a. MILLIONAIRE) (T2DZ4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,356DWT 163,660GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357391; MMSI 572450210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HELM (f.k.a. HIRMAND; f.k.a. HONESTY; f.k.a. MILLIONAIRE) (T2DZ4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,356DWT 163,660GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357391; MMSI 572450210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HENNA (f.k.a. HALISTIC; f.k.a. HAMOON; f.k.a. LENA; f.k.a. TAMAR) (T2EQ4) Crude Oil Tanker 299,242DWT 160,930GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212929; MMSI 572465210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HENNA (f.k.a. HALISTIC; f.k.a. HAMOON; f.k.a. LENA; f.k.a. TAMAR) (T2EQ4) Crude Oil Tanker 299,242DWT 160,930GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9212929; MMSI 572465210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HERBY (f.k.a. EXPLORER; f.k.a. HODA; f.k.a. HYDRA; f.k.a. PRECIOUS) (T2EH4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,356DWT 163,660GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9362059; MMSI 572458210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HERBY (f.k.a. EXPLORER; f.k.a. HODA; f.k.a. HYDRA; f.k.a. PRECIOUS) (T2EH4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,356DWT 163,660GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9362059; MMSI 572458210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HERO II (f.k.a. HADI; f.k.a. PIONEER; f.k.a. ZEUS) (T2EJ4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,355DWT 163,650GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9362073; MMSI 572459210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HERO II (f.k.a. HADI; f.k.a. PIONEER; f.k.a. ZEUS) (T2EJ4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,355DWT 163,650GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9362073; MMSI 572459210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HILDA I (f.k.a. COURAGE; f.k.a. HOMA) (5IM 596) Crude Oil Tanker 317,367DWT 163,660GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357389; MMSI 677049600 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HILDA I (f.k.a. COURAGE; f.k.a. HOMA) (5IM 596) Crude Oil Tanker 317,367DWT 163,660GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357389; MMSI 677049600 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HUGE (f.k.a. HATEF; f.k.a. MAJESTIC; f.k.a. "GLORY") (T2EG4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,367DWT 163,660GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357183; MMSI 212256000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- HUGE (f.k.a. HATEF; f.k.a. MAJESTIC; f.k.a. "GLORY") (T2EG4) Crude Oil Tanker 317,367DWT 163,660GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Cyprus; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357183; MMSI 212256000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
HUMANITY (f.k.a. OCEAN NYMPH) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Panama; alt. Former Vessel Flag Mongolia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9180281 (vessel) [IRAN]. -to- HUMANITY (f.k.a. OCEAN NYMPH) Crude Oil Tanker Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Panama; alt. Former Vessel Flag Mongolia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9180281 (vessel) [IRAN].
KAZEMI, Mohammad (Arabic: محمد کاظمی), Tehran, Iran; DOB 11 Jul 1961; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [IRAN-HR] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS). -to- KAZEMI, Mohammad (Arabic: محمد کاظمی), Tehran, Iran; DOB 11 Jul 1961; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Brigadier General (individual) [IRGC] [IFSR] [IRAN-HR] [HOSTAGES-EO14078] (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS; Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS INTELLIGENCE ORGANIZATION).
NAVARZ (f.k.a. ELITE; f.k.a. NAPOLI; f.k.a. NOAH; f.k.a. VOYAGER) (T2DQ4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079078; MMSI 572441210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- NAVARZ (f.k.a. ELITE; f.k.a. NAPOLI; f.k.a. NOAH; f.k.a. VOYAGER) (T2DQ4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079078; MMSI 572441210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
SALINA (f.k.a. BLACKSTONE; f.k.a. SARV; f.k.a. SPLENDOUR) (9HNZ9) Crude Oil Tanker 163,870DWT 85,462GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Seychelles; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357377; MMSI 249257000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- SALINA (f.k.a. BLACKSTONE; f.k.a. SARV; f.k.a. SPLENDOUR) (9HNZ9) Crude Oil Tanker 163,870DWT 85,462GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Seychelles; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9357377; MMSI 249257000 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
STREAM (f.k.a. FORTUN; f.k.a. SONATA; a.k.a. YARD NO. 1222 SHANGHAI WAIGAOQIAO) Crude Oil Tanker 318,000DWT 165,000GRT Panama flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569633 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY). -to- STREAM (f.k.a. FORTUN; f.k.a. SONATA; a.k.a. YARD NO. 1222 SHANGHAI WAIGAOQIAO) Crude Oil Tanker 318,000DWT 165,000GRT Iran flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9569633 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
and the following existing designation under multiple other programs:
FEDERAL SECURITY SERVICE (a.k.a. FEDERALNAYA SLUZHBA BEZOPASNOSTI; a.k.a. "FSB"), Ulitsa Kuznetskiy Most, Dom 22, Moscow 107031, Russia; Lubyanskaya Ploschad, Dom 2, Moscow 107031, Russia; 1/3 Bolshaya Lubyanka St, Moscow 107031, Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR 589.201; Organization Established Date 1994; Target Type Government Entity [NPWMD] [CYBER2] [CAATSA - RUSSIA] [RUSSIA-EO14024]. -to- FEDERAL SECURITY SERVICE (a.k.a. FEDERALNAYA SLUZHBA BEZOPASNOSTI; a.k.a. "FSB"), Ulitsa Kuznetskiy Most, Dom 22, Moscow 107031, Russia; Lubyanskaya Ploschad, Dom 2, Moscow 107031, Russia; 1/3 Bolshaya Lubyanka St, Moscow 107031, Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR 589.201; Organization Established Date 1994; Target Type Government Entity [NPWMD] [CYBER2] [CAATSA - RUSSIA] [RUSSIA-EO14024] [HOSTAGES-EO14078].
was updated to add it to the Hostages and Wrongfully Detained program. Note: this change was not noted in the title of the Recent Actions item.
Next, the following:
MORENO LOPEZ, Ervin Rene, Canton La Candelaria Z.0, La Democracia, Huehuetenango, Guatemala; DOB 26 Jan 1976; POB Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; NIT # 1654613K (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1596467901301 (Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
were removed from the counter narcotics program, and the following:
IMICO NEKA 456 (a.k.a. YARD NO. 456 IRAN MARINE) Shuttle Tanker 63,000DWT 40,800GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404558 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
YARD NO. 456 IRAN MARINE (a.k.a. IMICO NEKA 456) Shuttle Tanker 63,000DWT 40,800GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404558 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
IMICO NEKA 457 (a.k.a. YARD NO. 457 IRAN MARINE) Shuttle Tanker 63,000DWT 40,800GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404560 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
YARD NO. 457 IRAN MARINE (a.k.a. IMICO NEKA 457) Shuttle Tanker 63,000DWT 40,800GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404560 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
IRAN FAHIM Chemical/Products Tanker 34,900DWT 26,561GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9286140 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
IRAN FALAGH Chemical/Products Tanker 34,900DWT 25,000GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9286152 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
NYOS (f.k.a. BRAWNY; f.k.a. MARIGOLD; f.k.a. NABI) (T2DS4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079080; MMSI 572443210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
NABI (f.k.a. BRAWNY; f.k.a. MARIGOLD; a.k.a. NYOS) (T2DS4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079080; MMSI 572443210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
BRAWNY (f.k.a. MARIGOLD; f.k.a. NABI; a.k.a. NYOS) (T2DS4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079080; MMSI 572443210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
MARIGOLD (f.k.a. BRAWNY; f.k.a. NABI; a.k.a. NYOS) (T2DS4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079080; MMSI 572443210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
NAINITAL (f.k.a. MIDSEA; f.k.a. MOTION; f.k.a. NAJM) (T2DR4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079092; MMSI 572442210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
NAJM (f.k.a. MIDSEA; f.k.a. MOTION; a.k.a. NAINITAL) (T2DR4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079092; MMSI 572442210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
MOTION (f.k.a. MIDSEA; a.k.a. NAINITAL; f.k.a. NAJM) (T2DR4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079092; MMSI 572442210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
MIDSEA (f.k.a. MOTION; a.k.a. NAINITAL; f.k.a. NAJM) (T2DR4) Crude Oil Tanker 298,731DWT 156,809GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9079092; MMSI 572442210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
SANCHI (f.k.a. GARDENIA; f.k.a. SEAHORSE; f.k.a. SEPID) (T2EF4) Crude Oil Tanker 164,154DWT 85,462GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9356608; MMSI 572455210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
SEPID (f.k.a. GARDENIA; a.k.a. SANCHI; f.k.a. SEAHORSE) (T2EF4) Crude Oil Tanker 164,154DWT 85,462GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9356608; MMSI 572455210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
GARDENIA (a.k.a. SANCHI; f.k.a. SEAHORSE; f.k.a. SEPID) (T2EF4) Crude Oil Tanker 164,154DWT 85,462GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9356608; MMSI 572455210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
SEAHORSE (f.k.a. GARDENIA; a.k.a. SANCHI; f.k.a. SEPID) (T2EF4) Crude Oil Tanker 164,154DWT 85,462GRT None Identified flag; Former Vessel Flag Malta; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tuvalu; alt. Former Vessel Flag Tanzania; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9356608; MMSI 572455210 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
YANGZHOU DAYANG DY905 (a.k.a. YARD NO. DY905 YANGZHOU D.) LPG Tanker 11,750DWT 8,750GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9575424 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
YARD NO. DY905 YANGZHOU D. (a.k.a. YANGZHOU DAYANG DY905) LPG Tanker 11,750DWT 8,750GRT Iran flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9575424 (vessel) [IRAN] (Linked To: NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY).
AURA (f.k.a. OCEAN PERFORMER) Crude Oil Tanker Mongolia flag; Former Vessel Flag Liberia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9013749 (vessel) [IRAN].
OCEAN PERFORMER (a.k.a. AURA) Crude Oil Tanker Mongolia flag; Former Vessel Flag Liberia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9013749 (vessel) [IRAN].
BRIGHT (f.k.a. ZAP) Crude Oil Tanker Mongolia flag; Former Vessel Flag Liberia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9005235 (vessel) [IRAN].
ZAP (a.k.a. BRIGHT) Crude Oil Tanker Mongolia flag; Former Vessel Flag Liberia; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9005235 (vessel) [IRAN].
ATLANTIC (f.k.a. SEAGULL) Crude Oil Tanker Liberia flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9107655 (vessel) [IRAN].
SEAGULL (a.k.a. ATLANTIC) Crude Oil Tanker Liberia flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9107655 (vessel) [IRAN].
BICAS (f.k.a. GLAROS) Crude Oil Tanker Liberia flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9077850 (vessel) [IRAN].
GLAROS (a.k.a. BICAS) Crude Oil Tanker Liberia flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9077850 (vessel) [IRAN].
CARIBO (f.k.a. NEREYDA) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9011246 (vessel) [IRAN].
NEREYDA (a.k.a. CARIBO) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Additional Sanctions Information - Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9011246 (vessel) [IRAN].
were removed from the Iran program.
Beyond these, there is a new version of General License (GL) 1 under the Cyber sanctions program:
And, related to the GL change, there are updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – 501:
501. What does General License 1C (GL 1C), “Authorizing Certain Transactions with the Federal Security Service,” authorize?
Answer
GL 1C authorizes transactions with the Federal Security Service (a.k.a. Federalnaya Sluzhba Bezopasnosti) (a.k.a. FSB) that are ordinarily incident and necessary to requesting, receiving, utilizing, paying for, or dealing in certain licenses and authorizations for the importation, distribution, or use of certain information technology products in the Russian Federation. It also authorizes transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to compliance with rules and regulations administered by, and certain actions or investigations involving, the Federal Security Service.
This general license does not authorize U.S. persons to engage in transactions with the Federal Security Service, except for the limited purposes described above, nor does it authorize the exportation, reexportation, sale or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of any goods, services, or technology to the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” or “Luhansk People’s Republic” (DNR/LNR) regions of Ukraine, or such other regions of Ukraine as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, pursuant to Executive Order 14065, or to the Crimea region of Ukraine.
Date Updated: April 27, 2023
Frequently Asked Question 501
502:
502. What sanctions remain in place on the Federal Security Service following the issuance of GL 1C?
Answer
GL 1C only authorizes certain transactions and activities with the Federal Security Service acting in its administrative and law enforcement capacities. The GL was issued in order to ensure that U.S. persons engaging in certain business activities in Russia that are not otherwise prohibited are not unduly impacted. All other transactions and activities involving any property subject to U.S. jurisdiction or within the possession or control of U.S. persons in which the Federal Security Service has an interest, including all other transactions and activities directly or indirectly with the Federal Security Service, remain prohibited unless exempt or otherwise authorized by OFAC.
Date Updated: April 27, 2023
Frequently Asked Question 502
and 503:
503. Does GL 1C authorize the exportation of hardware or software directly to the Federal Security Service, or where the Federal Security Service is the end user of such hardware and software?
Answer
No. GL 1C does not authorize the export of any goods, technology, or services directly or indirectly to the Federal Security Service or any other blocked person, except for the limited purposes of complying with rules and regulations administered by, and certain actions and investigations involving, the Federal Security Service or requesting certain licenses or authorizations for the importation, distribution, or use of information technology products in the Russian Federation.
Date Updated: April 27, 2023
Frequently Asked Question 503
Treasury also provided a chart of the new counter narcotics designations:
And Treasury:
PRESS RELEASES
Treasury Sanctions Officials of Iranian Intelligence Agency Responsible for Detention of U.S. Nationals in Iran
April 27, 2023
State Department is concurrently designating Russian and Iranian entities for wrongful detention of U.S. nationals
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four senior officials of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization (IRGC-IO), an entity that is being concurrently designated by the State Department for its role in the hostage-taking or wrongful detention of U.S. nationals in Iran. The IRGC-IO frequently holds and interrogates detainees in the notorious Evin Prison, in addition to the IRGC-IO’s direct role in the repression of protests and arrest of dissidents, including dual nationals. Today’s action is the first under Executive Order (E.O.) 14078, “Bolstering Efforts to Bring Hostages and Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals Home,” which reaffirms the fundamental commitment of the U.S. government to bring home those U.S. nationals held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad.
Concurrent with this action, OFAC implemented the Department of State’s designation of Russia’s Federal Security Service, in addition to the IRGC-IO, for their involvement in the wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad.
“Today’s action targets senior officials and security services in Iran and Russia that are responsible for the hostage-taking or wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “We are committed to bringing home wrongfully detained U.S. nationals and acting against foreign threats to the safety of U.S. nationals abroad.”
The E.O. draws on the authority of the 2020 Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage Taking Accountability Act, which is a credit to the perseverance of the Levinson family and others who have worked to turn their family’s extraordinary hardships into constructive and meaningful action.
WRONGFUL DETENTIONS IN IRAN
Ruhollah Bazghandi is the IRGC-IO Counterintelligence official. In this role, Bazghandi has been involved with the detention of foreign prisoners held in Iran. Bazghandi has worked on behalf of the IRGC-IO in several capacities, including involvement in IRGC-IO’s operations in Syria, and assassination plots against journalists, Israeli citizens, and others deemed enemies of Iran.
Mohammad Kazemi became the commander of the IRGC-IO in June 2022. Kazemi oversees the IRGC-IO’s operations suppressing civil society in Iran and arresting Iranian dissidents, including dual nationals. He has also overseen the regime’s brutal crackdown against protests across the country in response to the killing of Mahsa Amini. Kazemi was previously designated by OFAC on October 26, 2022, for having acted for or on behalf of the IRGC.
Mohamad Mehdi Sayyari is the IRGC-IO Co-Deputy Chief. Sayyari has been directly involved in arranging logistics for prisoners in Iran.
Mohammad Hasan Mohagheghi, the IRGC-IO Co-Deputy Chief Brigadier General, has reported to several of the senior most IRGC Commanders on RGC-IO operations. Mohagheghi served as a liaison between senior IRGC officials and IRGC-IO officials on counterespionage operations in Syria.
Ruhollah Bazghandi, Mohammad Kazemi, Mohammad Mehdi Sayyari, and Mohammad Hasan Mohagheghi are being designated pursuant to E.O. 14078 for acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the IRGC-IO, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14078.
SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS
As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked. Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of designated or otherwise blocked persons.
In addition, financial institutions and other persons that engage in certain transactions or activities with the sanctioned entities and individuals may expose themselves to sanctions or be subject to an enforcement action. The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person.
The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the SDN List, but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law. The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior. For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, please refer to OFAC’s Frequently Asked Question 897 here. For detailed information on the process to submit a request for removal from an OFAC sanctions list, please click here.
U.S. Treasury Department Press Release
issued a press release about the Iran designations (they actually added a single sentence to the change to the FSB designation), and another one:
PRESS RELEASES
Treasury Sanctions Fugitive, Others Linked to CJNG Timeshare Fraud Network
April 27, 2023
Treasury Coordinates with Government of Mexico to Further Disrupt CJNG Timeshare Fraud
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Eduardo Pardo Espino, who is a fugitive from a U.S. drug trafficking charge, along with six other individuals and 19 Mexican companies. These individuals and companies are linked, directly or indirectly, to timeshare fraud led by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), which is a violent Mexico-based organization that traffics a significant proportion of the illicit fentanyl and other deadly drugs that enter the United States. OFAC coordinated this action with the Government of Mexico and U.S. Government partners.
“CJNG’s deep involvement in timeshare fraud in the Puerto Vallarta area and elsewhere, which often targets elder U.S. citizens and can defraud victims of their life savings, is an important revenue stream supporting the group’s overall criminal enterprise,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “As part of the Administration’s whole-of-government effort to address this crisis and, in coordination with our partners in Mexico, Treasury remains committed to disrupting CJNG’s sources of revenue.”
EXPOSING CJNG TIMESHARE FRAUD
On March 2, 2023, OFAC sanctioned the following eight Mexican companies, which are linked, directly or indirectly, to CJNG’s timeshare fraud activities: Servicios Administrativos Fordtwoo, S.A. de C.V., Integracion Badeva, S.A. de C.V., JM Providers Office, S.A. de C.V., Promotora Vallarta One, S.A. de C.V., Recservi, S.A. de C.V., Corporativo Title I, S.A. de C.V., Corporativo TS Business Inc, S.A. de C.V., and TS Business Corporativo, S.A. de C.V. These eight companies were designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CJNG, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059.
CONTINUING TO DISRUPT CJNG’S TIMESHARE FRAUD NETWORK
Building on last month’s action that sanctioned only companies, today OFAC sanctioned seven individuals and an additional 19 Mexican companies—located in the Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco area and elsewhere—that are linked, directly or indirectly, to CJNG’s timeshare activities. Puerto Vallarta is a CJNG strategic stronghold for drug trafficking and various other illicit activities.
Today, OFAC designated Mexican national Eduardo Pardo Espino (Pardo), a fugitive from U.S. justice and financial operator for CJNG based in Puerto Vallarta. In September 2019, following an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, a federal grand jury returned an indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California charging Pardo with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Pardo has also played a role in Servicios Administrativos Fordtwoo, S.A. de C.V., which is linked to CJNG’s timeshare fraud activities and has made direct payments to CJNG members. OFAC designated Pardo today pursuant to E.O. 14059 for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit drugs or their means of production. Additionally, OFAC designated Pardo for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CJNG and Servicios Administrativos Fordtwoo, S.A. de C.V.
Also today, OFAC designated the following five Mexican companies—listed with their purported activities—pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Pardo: Besthings, S.A. de C.V. (travel agency), Produzioni Peca, S. de R.L. de C.V. (wholesale trade), RH Litman, S. de R.L. de C.V. (business support), Servicios Administrativos Dantwoo, S.A. de C.V. (business support), and Sociedad Spa Peninsula, S. de R.L. de C.V. (beauty salon).
Like Pardo, Mexican nationals Brayan Moises Luquin Rodriguez (Luquin) and Horacio Edmundo Lelo de Larrea Ventimilla (Lelo de Larrea) also act on behalf of CJNG and are linked, directly or indirectly, to its timeshare fraud activities. Today, OFAC designated Luquin and Lelo de Larrea pursuant to E.O. 14059 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CJNG and Servicios Administrativos Fordtwoo, S.A. de C.V. OFAC designated the following Mexican companies—listed with their purported activities—pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Lelo de Larrea: AKA Integral Services, S. de R.L. de C.V. (construction), Envigh, S. de R.L. de C.V. (real estate), Suncan Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (real estate), and Trados Comercio, S. de R.L. de C.V. (construction).
The remaining Mexican nationals designated today—Luis Lorenzo Gomez Arias(Gomez), Clemente Padilla Zarate (Padilla), Pedro Rivas Sanchez (Rivas), and Ian Jassiel Gonzalez Villegas (Gonzalez)—are also linked, directly or indirectly, to CJNG’s timeshare fraud activities through their roles in one or more of the Mexican companies designated on March 2, 2023. OFAC designated Gomez, Padilla, and Rivas pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being or having been leaders or officials of one or more the companies designated on March 2, 2023. In 2016, the Illinois state government identified Padilla as being involved in timeshare fraud targeting Mexican citizens. OFAC designated Gonzalez for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, one or more the companies designated on March 2, 2023. OFAC designated the following nine Mexican companies—listed with their purported activities—that are linked to one or more of the above four individuals. OFAC designated the following company pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gomez: Atlantic Diamond Group, S.A. de C.V. (real estate). OFAC designated the following Mexican companies pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Padilla: Constructores B2, S.A. de C.V. (business support) and Corporativo Bussines [sic] Mx Insider, S.A. De C.V. (real estate). OFAC designated the following Mexican companies pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Rivas: Asesores Y Promotores ACG, S.A. de C.V. (business support) and Resguardo de Valores y Servicios Integrales RSVI, S.A. de C.V. (travel agency). OFAC designated the following Mexican companies pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gonzalez: Bussines [sic] Corporativo T Service Inc, S.A. de C.V. (real estate), Corporativo Bussines [sic] Mx Insider, S.A. De C.V. (real estate), Corporativo Soporte Legal Recovery, S.A. de C.V. (business support), NT Insurance Corporativo, S.A. De C.V. (real estate), andT Service Bussines [sic] Inc, S.A. de C.V. (business support).
Finally, OFAC today designated Magniservia, S.A. de C.V., purportedly engaged in business support, pursuant to E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CJNG.
OTHER ACTIONS AGAINST CJNG
On April 8, 2015, OFAC sanctioned CJNG pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act) for playing a significant role in international narcotics trafficking. On December 15, 2021, OFAC also designated CJNG pursuant to E.O. 14059. In other actions, OFAC has designated numerous CJNG-linked companies that were engaged in various commercial activities and multiple individuals who played critical roles in CJNG’s drug trafficking, money laundering, and corruption. Many recent actions have focused on CJNG’s strategic stronghold of Puerto Vallarta. OFAC has designated the following senior CJNG members based in Puerto Vallarta: Carlos Andres Rivera Varela (a.k.a. “La Firma”), Francisco Javier Gudino Haro (a.k.a. “La Gallina”), and Julio Cesar Montero Pinzon (a.k.a. “El Tarjetas”). These three individuals are part of a CJNG enforcement group based in Puerto Vallarta that orchestrates assassinations of rivals and politicians using high-powered weaponry.
TIMESHARE FRAUD RESOURCES
On March 2, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a public service announcement to consumers concerning scammers targeting owners of timeshares in Mexico. Individuals who have been victimized by this type of scam are encouraged to file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center by visiting https://www.ic3.gov.
SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS
As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked. Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of designated or otherwise blocked persons. U.S. persons may face civil or criminal penalties for violations of E.O. 14059 and the Kingpin Act.
Today’s action is part of a whole-of-government effort to counter the global threat posed by the trafficking of illicit drugs into the United States that is causing the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans annually, as well as countless more non-fatal overdoses. OFAC, in coordination with its U.S. Government partners and foreign counterparts, will continue to target and pursue accountability for foreign illicit drug actors.
The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law. The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior. For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, please refer to OFAC’s Frequently Asked Question 897 here. For detailed information on the process to submit a request for removal from an OFAC sanctions list, please click here.
U.S. Treasury Department Press Release
about the new counter narcotics designations.
And State:
Sanctioning Russian Federation and Iranian State Actors Responsible for the Wrongful Detention of U.S. Nationals
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE
APRIL 27, 2023
The United States has no higher commitment than bringing home wrongfully detained Americans. Today, we are promoting accountability for those responsible for wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals abroad. Our actions are a clear and direct warning to those around the world who wrongfully detain U.S. nationals of the potential consequences of their actions.
The Department of State is designating Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for its involvement in the wrongful detention of at least one U.S. national abroad. The FSB has repeatedly been involved in the arrest, investigation, and detention of U.S. nationals wrongfully detained in Russia.
The Department is also designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization (IRGC-IO) for its involvement in the wrongful detention of at least one U.S. national abroad. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating four senior officials in the IRGC-IO.
Russia’s and Iran’s continued pattern of wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals is unacceptable. The United States will never stop working to secure the release of U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage and reunite them with their loved ones. Today’s actions are one tool furthering that cause, and we will continue to use all authorities at our disposal to bring our people home.
In July 2022, the President signed E.O. 14078 to provide the U.S. government with expanded tools to deter and disrupt hostage-taking and wrongful detentions of U.S. nationals, including imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions. State’s designations of the FSB and IRGC-IO are pursuant to Section 6(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14078 for being responsible for or complicit in, directly or indirectly engaged in, or responsible for ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the wrongful detention of a U.S. national abroad. Treasury designations of senior IRGC-IO officials are under E.O. 14078 for acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the IRGC-IO, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14078.
U.S. State Department Press Release
issued a press release about the Iran designation and the change to the FSB designation.
Links:
Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Treasury Press Releases – Iran (& Russia), Counter Narcotics
State Press Releases – Iran/Russia