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#52026XG02064Notice for Persons and Entities Subject to EU Restrictive Measures Against Certain Iranian Persons and Entities

🇪🇺European Union··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This law outlines the continuation of restrictive measures against certain Iranian persons and entities as designated in specific EU regulations. It informs the affected parties about the possibility of applying for authorization to use frozen funds for essential needs. Furthermore, those on the list can submit requests for reconsideration or challenge the measures legally before the General Court of the EU.

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Key Changes

  • Continued inclusion of certain Iranian persons and entities in restrictive measures
  • Possibility for affected parties to apply for frozen funds for basic needs
  • Opportunity to challenge the Council's decision legally

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Persons and entities listed in the Annex to Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP and Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 must comply with restrictive measures as continued by Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/779 and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/776

Iranian persons and entities designated in the official Annexes
prohibition
medium

Designated persons and entities may apply to competent authorities of relevant Member States for authorization to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments

Iranian persons and entities subject to restrictive measures
licensing
high

Designated persons and entities must submit requests for reconsideration to the Council of the European Union General Secretariat (RELEX.1) at the specified address or email (sanctions@consilium.europa.eu) on or before 1 January 2027, accompanied by supporting documentation

Iranian persons and entities listed in the Annexes seeking reconsideration
reporting
medium

Designated persons and entities must be informed of their right to challenge the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union under Article 275 (2nd paragraph) and Article 263 (4th and 6th paragraphs) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

Competent authorities notifying designated Iranian persons and entities
disclosure

Affected Parties

Designated Iranian persons and entitiesMember States of the European Union

Tags

EU law,sanctions,Iran