Where can I verify this record?

The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTorganizationThe Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Bank Melli on a sanctions list?

Q: Is Bank Melli on a sanctions list?

Yes. Bank Melli is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. Bank Melli appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 9/29/2025.

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Remarks

Bank Melli is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: Bank Melli is or has been providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to a relevant nuclear activity, namely the proliferation or development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; an activity that could lead to the development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; or the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran.

Aliases (4)

Bank Melli Iran·akaMelli Bank·akaNational Bank of Iran·akaبانک ملی ایران,·alt

Addresses

Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran, P.O Box 11365-171, Iran

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Bank Melli on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 9/29/2025.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.