Tariff Notices · Sanctions · confirmed
OFAC blocks aviation and transport actors in an Iran weapons-procurement network
Updated · Impact score 74/100 · Confidence 55%
OFAC designated seven people and companies on July 15, including Tehran-based Nika Jet Company, Nigeria-based Vanguard Tactical Supply Limited, and Moscow aviation company Avratek OOO, for roles in an international network supporting IRGC weapons procurement.
Why it matters
The additions reach aviation services, transport, procurement, travel coordination, and financial functions across Iran, Nigeria, Italy, and Russia. U.S. persons generally cannot transact with the named parties without authorization, and entities they own 50 percent or more may also be blocked even if not separately listed.
What to check next
Rescreen aviation and logistics vendors, procurement agents, payment beneficiaries, and beneficial owners for the July 15 additions—especially Nika Jet, Vanguard Tactical Supply, Avratek, Behrouz Namazi, Dounia Ettaib, Mariya Selina, and Vadim Druzhbin—and pause any match for OFAC review before releasing funds, goods, or services.
Affected entities
- Iran
- Nigeria
- Italy
- Russia
- OFAC
- Nika Jet Company
- Vanguard Tactical Supply Limited
- Avratek OOO
- Aviation and transport
- Sanctions screening