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

Is YAS AIR on a sanctions list?

Yes. YAS AIR appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 10/18/2023.

Remarks

Yas Air is an “involved person” within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Yas Air is associated with the IRGC, who is or has been responsible for, engaged in, provided support for or facilitated a relevant nuclear activity, namely the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. — Yas Air was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as: 20th December 2012 Committee. The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (6)
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Addresses
  • Mehrabad International Airport, Next to Terminal No. 6, Tehran, 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 YAS AIR 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 10/18/2023.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.