The OverRuled: China Trade Controls Resource Center has been updated with the following actions:
- 12 Jan 2024 (OFAC):
OFAC designated two companies in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, pursuant to EO 13224, for shipping Iranian commodities on behalf of the network of Iran-based, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force ("IRGC-QF")-backed Houthi financial facilitator Sa'id al-Jamal. Sa'id al-Jamal was designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the IRGC-QF. The IRGC-QF was designated for providing support to multiple terrorist groups.
In addition, OFAC identified four vessels as blocked property in which the sanctioned companies have an interest.
The listed entity in Hong Kong is:
- Cielo Maritime Ltd
The vessel MEHLE (IMO: 9191711) is identified as property in which Cielo Marine Ltd has an interest.
- Cielo Maritime Ltd
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