CHAPTER 7

GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 26g
1
The supply, sale or transfer to Iran, by nationals of Member States, or from the territories of Member States, or using vessels or aircraft under their jurisdiction, of software for integrating industrial processes shall be subject to an authorisation by the competent authority of the exporting Member State, whether or not originating in their territories.
The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this provision.
2
The provision of:
a
technical assistance or training and other services related to items referred to in paragraph 1;
b
financing or financial assistance for any supply, sale or transfer of items referred to in paragraph 1 or for the provision of related technical assistance and training,
shall also be subject to an authorisation of the competent authority of the relevant Member State.
3
The competent authorities of the Member States shall not grant any authorisation for any supply, sale or transfer of the items, materials, equipment, goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 if:
a
they determine that the supply, sale, transfer or export concerned or the provision of the service concerned would:
1. contribute to reprocessing- or enrichment-related or heavy water-related activities or other nuclear-related activities inconsistent with the JCPOA;
2. contribute to Iran's military or ballistic missile programme; or
3. benefit directly or indirectly the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
b
contracts for delivery of such items or assistance do not include appropriate end-user guarantees.
4
The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of its intention to grant an authorisation under this Article at least ten days in advance.
Inserted by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1863 of 18 October 2015 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.