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THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Whereas:
(1)On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP.
(2)The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(3)In its conclusions of 23 March 2023, the European Council reiterated its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of the UN Charter. The European Council also reiterated that the Union remains committed to maintaining and increasing collective pressure on Russia, including through possible further restrictive measures.
(4)Iran provides military support for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that five individuals involved in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.
(5)Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures.
(6)Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1#
The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2#
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The following persons are added to the list of persons, entities and bodies set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP:
‘Persons| Name | Identifying information | Statement of Reasons | Date of listing1573. | Hamid Reza SHARIFI TEHRANIحمید رضا شریفی تهرانیa.k.a Hamidreza SHARIFI TEHRANI | Function: Member of the Board of Directors of Qods Aviation IndustriesDOB: 6.7.1974POB: IranNationality: IranianGender: male | Hamid Reza Sharifi Tehrani is a primary member of the Board of Directors of Qods Aviation Industries (QAI), an entity that is selling Mohajer-6 drones to Russia in order to be used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In his role, he is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 20.7.20231574. | Ali Reza TANGSIRIعلیرضا تنگسیری | Function: Commander of the IRGC Navy and chairman of the Board of Directors and member of the Board of Paravar Pars CompanyDOB: 27.8.1963POB: Arvandkenar, IranNationality: IranianGender: male | Ali Reza Tangsiri is commander of the IRGC Navy and chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of the Board of Paravar Pars Company, which has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine. In his role, he is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 20.7.20231575. | Mohsen ASADIمحسن اسدی | Function: Member of the Board of Paravar Pars CompanyDOB: 16.9.1971POB: Kerman, IranGender: male | Mohsen Asadi is a member of the Board of Paravar Pars Company, which has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine. In his role, he is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 20.7.20231576. | Mohammad Reza MOHAMMADIمحمد رضا محمدی | Function: Member of the Board of Paravar Pars CompanyDOB: 16.4.1971POB: Tehran, IranNationality: IranianGender: male | Mohammad Reza Mohammadi is a member of the Board of Paravar Pars Company, which has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine. In his role, he is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 20.7.20231577. | Mohammad Sadegh Heidari MOUSAمحمد صادق حیدری موسی | Function: Member of the Board of Paravar Pars CompanyDOB: 24.9.1977POB: Shahrebabak, IranNationality: IranianGender: male | Mohammad Sadegh Heidari Mousa is a member of the Board of Paravar Pars Company, which has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine. In his role, he is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 20.7.2023
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