UKSL Sanctions designation

DEFENCE INDUSTRIES ORGANISATION (DIO)

Entity · designated 18 October 2023

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
INU0223
OFSI group ID
16109
UN reference number
IRe.011
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
18 October 2023
Last updated
1 October 2025

Regimes

  • The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

  • UK
  • UN

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • Defence Industries Organisation (DIO) is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. DIO is or has been responsible for engaging in, providing support for, and facilitating a relevant nuclear activity.

Other information

  • Defence Industries Organisation (DIO) was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as: an entity involved in nuclear programme. Overarching MODAFL-controlled entity, some of whose subordinates have been involved in the centrifuge programme making components, and in the missile programme. The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

  • Lines: P.O. Box 19585-777
  • Lines: Pasdaran Street
  • Lines: Entrance of Babaie Highway
  • Lines: Permanent Expo of Defence Industries Organisation
  • Lines: Tehran
  • Country: Iran

Parent companies

  • Ministry of Defence and Armed Force Logistics (MODAFL)
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