This is an analysis of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/262.
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529, adding four individuals and six entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures. These measures are in response to Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as its support to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. The listed individuals and entities are deemed to be involved in Iran’s missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs, and in the supply of UAVs and related technology to Russia.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex.
* **Article 1** states that Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this regulation.
* **Article 2** specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
* The **Annex** provides detailed information on the individuals and entities added to the list, including their names, identifying information, reasons for listing, and the date of listing.
The listed individuals include Amir Radfar, Hossein Hemsi, Armin Ghorsi Anbaran, and Hossein Bakshayesh, all holding key positions in companies involved in missile and UAV production or supply. The listed entities include Sahara Thunder, Fanavaran Sanat Ertebatat Company (FSE), Pishgaman Tejarat Rafi Novin Co., Arsang Safe Trading Co., Asia Marine Crown Agency, and Khojir Missile Development and Production, all implicated in the supply of UAVs, missile components, or related technologies to Russia or in the development of Iran’s missile program.
**3. Main Provisions for Use:**
The most important provisions for use are those contained in the Annex, which detail the individuals and entities now subject to restrictive measures. These measures likely include asset freezes and travel bans for individuals, and prohibitions on making funds or economic resources available to the listed entities. Anyone dealing with the listed individuals and entities needs to ensure they are in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1529, as amended by this implementing regulation, to avoid violating EU sanctions.
