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A List of Iranian Individuals and Entities to be Removed from Sanctions

May 23, 2026 May 23, 2026 3 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

The comprehensive nuclear agreement has led to the lifting of sanctions against numerous Iranian individuals and entities, primarily linked to nuclear activities. Key figures such as Ali Akbar Salehi and Rostam Qasemi are included in the list, while sanctions related to human rights issues remain in place. This development is significant as it marks a potential shift in Iran's international relations and economic landscape.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The lifting of sanctions represents a pivotal moment in Iran's international relations.

👥 Key Players

Ali Akbar Salehi (علی اکبر صالحی) TARGET
head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
"including several ministries, banks, shipping companies, airlines, commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and figures associated with the Iranian government, such as Ali Akbar Salehi."
Rostam Qasemi (رستم قاسمی) TARGET
former oil minister of Iran
"including several ministries, banks, shipping companies, airlines, commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and figures associated with the Iranian government, such as Rostam Qasemi."
Mohammad Reza Naghdi (محمدرضا نقدی) TARGET
head of the Basij Organization
"including several ministries, banks, shipping companies, airlines, commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and figures associated with the Iranian government, such as Mohammad Reza Naghdi."
Yahya Rahim Safavi (یحیی رحیم صفوی) TARGET
former commander of the IRGC and military advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran
"including several ministries, banks, shipping companies, airlines, commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and figures associated with the Iranian government, such as Yahya Rahim Safavi."
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی) TARGET
military unit
"including several ministries, banks, shipping companies, airlines, commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps."
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (سازمان انرژی اتمی ایران) TARGET
government agency
"Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran."

⚡ Actions

Iran and global powers ANNOUNCE numerous Iranian individuals and entities
"With the comprehensive nuclear agreement between Iran and global powers, sanctions imposed against a large number of Iranian individuals, entities, and companies have also been lifted."
Confidence: 90%
Iran and global powers LIFT sanctions related to nuclear activities
"Economic and financial sanctions in the banking, financial, oil, gas, petrochemical, commercial, transportation, and insurance sectors imposed by the European Union and the United States due to Iran's nuclear program will be lifted."
Confidence: 90%
European Union and United States SANCTION Iranian individuals and entities
"These sanctions were all related to the nuclear activities of the Islamic Republic."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iran lifted sanctions on numerous individuals and entities following a nuclear agreement.

  • Iran and global powers announce numerous Iranian individuals and entities
  • Iran and global powers lift sanctions related to nuclear activities
  • European Union and United States sanction Iranian individuals and entities

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because lifting sanctions could significantly boost Iran's economy.
🌍 Regional: Because it may alter the balance of power and influence in the Middle East.
🌐 International: Because it affects global nuclear non-proliferation efforts and relations with Western powers.

📚 Background

The lifting of sanctions represents a pivotal moment in Iran's international relations.

📝 Key Evidence

"With the comprehensive nuclear agreement between Iran and global powers, sanctions imposed against a large number of Iranian individuals, entities, and companies have also been lifted."
→ This proves the lifting of sanctions.
"Economic and financial sanctions in the banking, financial, oil, gas, petrochemical, commercial, transportation, and insurance sectors imposed by the European Union and the United States due to Iran's nuclear program will be lifted."
→ This proves the scope of sanctions being lifted.
"Some of the names included in the list of lifted nuclear sanctions are... and these sanctions remain in effect."
→ This indicates that not all sanctions are lifted.
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 80%
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With the comprehensive nuclear agreement between Iran and global powers, sanctions imposed against a large number of Iranian individuals, entities, and companies have also been lifted. These sanctions were all related to the nuclear activities of the Islamic Republic. The text of the nuclear agreement published on Tuesday, July 13, contains a long list of these individuals and entities, including several ministries, banks, shipping companies, airlines, commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and figures associated with the Iranian government, such as Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Rostam Qasemi, former oil minister of Iran, Mohammad Reza Naghdi, head of the Basij Organization, and Yahya Rahim Safavi, former commander of the IRGC and military advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran. The text of the nuclear agreement between Iran and the 1+5 group states that economic and financial sanctions in the banking, financial, oil, gas, petrochemical, commercial, transportation, and insurance sectors imposed by the European Union and the United States due to Iran's nuclear program will be lifted in one go at the beginning of the agreement's implementation. The mentioned list contains names that are also sanctioned for issues unrelated to nuclear activities, such as human rights, and these sanctions remain in effect. Some of the names included in the list of lifted nuclear sanctions are: Aghajari Oil and Gas Exploitation Company, Arian Bank, Arvand Oil and Gas Company, Kargosha Bank, Mellat Bank, National Bank, Industry and Mine Bank, Workers' Welfare Bank, Trade Bank, Bushehr Shipping Company, Central Bank of Iran, East Oil and Gas Exploitation Company, Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company, Hafez Shipping Lines, Iran Aluminum Company, Iran Insurance Company, Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, Karun Oil and Gas Exploitation Company, Caspian Shipping Lines, Arak Machine Manufacturing, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Oil, National Iranian Oil and Gas Company, Post Bank of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi, Sina Bank, Babak Zanjani, Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Isfahan Nuclear Research and Production Center, Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, Karaj Nuclear Research Center, Pioneer Energy Industries, Export Bank of Iran, Kamran Daneshjoo, IRGC Cooperative Foundation, Iranian Aviation Industries, Iran Centrifuge Technology Company, Iranian Submarine Industries, IRGC Air Force, Quds Force, Ministry of Defense, Mostafa Mohammad Najjar, Rostam Qasemi, Shahid Beheshti University, Safir Technology University, Malek Ashtar University, Mohammad Reza Naghdi, Yahya Rahim Safavi, Aban Airlines, Sepah Bank, Iran Air, Parsian Bank, Pasargad Bank, Samaneh Bank. In this context, the reactions to the Vienna agreement on officials' Twitter; 'The talks have reached a conclusion' 'The storm of the nuclear agreement' on social networks Kerry: The comprehensive agreement is a reliable solution for resolving Iran's nuclear program Rouhani: With the Vienna nuclear agreement, we achieved all our goals The impact of the agreement on Iran's economy The publication of the comprehensive joint action plan between Iran and 1+5 by the European Union The dangers threatening the comprehensive nuclear agreement The changing battlefield of 'proxy wars'; war against the people in the streets of Iran The first paragraph; the responsibility of the opponents and the possibility of radicalizing Iranian society The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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