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UK-HMTorganizationThe Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines on a sanctions list?

Yes. Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 11/18/2024.

Remarks

The Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) The Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines is owned or controlled, by a person, namely the Government of Iran, which is or has been involved in hostile activity by the Government of Iran; (2) The Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines is or has been involved in hostile activity by the Government of Iran by facilitating or giving support or assistance to the Iranian defence sector. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (5)
HAVAPEYMAYI MELLI IRAN·akaIran Air·akaIRAN AIR PJSC·akaIRANAIR CARGO·akaThe Airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran·aka
Addresses
  • Iran Air Building, Mehrabad Airport, Tehran, P.O. Box 13185-775, 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 Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines 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 11/18/2024.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.