THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP(1), and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP.
(2) In accordance with Article 26(3) of Decision 2010/413/CFSP, the Council has reviewed the list of designated persons and entities set out in Annex II to that Decision.
(3) One person and eight entities should be removed from the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures, set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP.
(4) In addition, the entries concerning six entities subject to restrictive measures, set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP, should be amended.
(5) Decision 2010/413/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 25 June 2015.
For the Council
The President
E. Rinkēvičs
Persons and entities involved in nuclear or ballistic missile activities and persons and entities providing support to the Government of Iran.
| Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76. | Iran Marine Industrial Company (SADRA) | Sadra Building No 3, Shafagh St., Poonak Khavari Blvd., Shahrak Ghods, P.O. Box 14669-56491, Tehran, Iran | Effectively controlled by Sepanir Oil & Gas Energy Engineering Company, which is designated by the EU as an IRGC company. Provides support to the Government of Iran through its involvement in the Iranian energy sector including in the South Pars Gas field. | 23.5.2011 |
| 77. | Shahid Beheshti University | Daneshju Blvd., Yaman St., Chamran Blvd., P.O. Box 19839-63113, Tehran, Iran | Shahid Beheshti University is a public entity which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Carries out scientific research relevant to the development of nuclear weapons. | 23.5.2011 |
| 132. | Naftiran Intertrade Company (a.k.a. Naftiran Trade Company) (NICO) | 5th Floor, Petropars Building, No 35 Farhang Boulevard, Snadat Abad Avenue, Tehran, Iran Tel. +98 21 22372486; +98 21 22374681; +98 21 22374678; Fax +98 21 22374678; +98 21 22372481 E-mail: info@naftiran.com | Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) | 16.10.2012 |
| 154. | First Islamic Investment Bank | Branch: 19A-31-3A, Level 31 Business Suite, Wisma UOA, Jalan Pinang 50450, Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; Wilayah Persekutuan; 50450 Tel. 603-21620361/2/3/4, +6087417049/417050, +622157948110 Branch: Unit 13 (C), Main Office Tower, Financial Park Labuan Complex, Jalan Merdeka, 87000 Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia; Labuan F.T; 87000 Investor Relations: Menara Prima 17th floor Jalan Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Blok 6.2 Jakarta 12950 — Indonesia; South Jakarta; Jakarta; 12950 | First Islamic Investment Bank (FIIB) is providing financial and logistical support to the Government of Iran. FIIB was used by Babak Zanjani to channel a significant amount of Iranian oil-related payments on behalf of the Government of Iran. | 22.12.2012 |
| 157. | HK Intertrade Company Ltd (HK Intertrade) | HK Intertrade Company, 21st Floor, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong | HK Intertrade is fully owned and controlled by the National Iranian Oil Company, a designated and state-owned entity that provides support to the Government of Iran. In addition, HK Intertrade has provided logistical and financial support to the Government of Iran by facilitating the transfer of oil-related money on behalf of the Government of Iran. | 22.12.2012 |
| 158. | Petro Suisse | Petro Suisse Avenue De la Tour- Halimand 6, 1009 Pully, Switzerland | Petro Suisse, a company engaged in the Iranian oil and gas sector, is 100 % owned by the NIOC (National Iranian Oil Company) which is a designated entity that provides financial support to the Government of Iran. Petro Suisse is also associated with Naftiran Intertrade Co (NICO) which is designated as a subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). | 22.12.2012 |