OFAC designates Iran automotive and rail entities; amends FAQ 831

What's on the official record

1 October 2026 — OFAC published a determination, an amended FAQ, and SDN List additions and changes.

OFAC published a "Determination Pursuant to Executive Order 13902 - Automotive and Rail Sectors of the Iranian Economy." The page cites Executive Order 13902 for this action. Path: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261001.

OFAC published one amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question, FAQ 831 (/faqs/831). The page cites no Executive Order for this action.

OFAC added two individuals to the SDN List under the Iran-related program, both tagged [IRAN-EO13871], citing Executive Order 13871:

HAMEDANI, Mehnoosh Poursaraf — China; DOB 07 Mar 1984; POB Qom, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Dominica; Subject to Secondary Sanctions; National ID No. 0058172041 (Iran); Linked To: SHANGHAI RUIMI IMPORT AND EXPORT TRADE CO., LTD.
KESHVARDOUST, Ramin — Hong Kong, China; DOB 20 May 1983; POB Tehran, Iran; nationality Iran; alt. nationality Dominica; Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Passport W55497664 (Iran) expires 27 Dec 2026; National ID No. 0063416611 (Iran).

OFAC added 29 entities to the SDN List. Under [IRAN-EO13902], citing Executive Order 13902 (automotive and rail sectors of the Iranian economy):

BONASOL GROUP CO., LIMITED (a.k.a. "LIDA SHINE GROUP LIMITED") — Hong Kong, China; Business Registration Number 75524718 (Hong Kong).
DOMINION TRADING GROUP LIMITED (a.k.a. "XINYI INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LIMITED") — Hong Kong, China; Business Registration Number 77222102 (Hong Kong).
EAST CONCORD DEVELOPMENT LIMITED — Hong Kong, China; Business Registration Number 77164714 (Hong Kong).
HEAVY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION COMPANY (a.k.a. "HEPCO") — Tehran, Iran; Company Number 10100594509 (Iran).
HEPCO SHANGHAI CO., LTD. (a.k.a. HESHIPU SHANGHAI MACHINERY TRADING CO., LTD; a.k.a. SHANGHAI HEPCO LTD.) — Shanghai, China; USCC 913100005741324917 (China); Linked To: HEAVY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTION COMPANY.
HESSENBERG CO., LIMITED (a.k.a. JEDBURGH CO., LIMITED) — Hong Kong, China; Business Registration Number 75302415 (Hong Kong).
INTEGRATED AUTO PARTS LLC — Dubai, United Arab Emirates; License 510808 (UAE).
IRAN KHODRO COMPANY (a.k.a. IRAN KHODRO INDUSTRIAL GROUP COMPANY; a.k.a. IRAN KHODRO INDUSTRIAL GROUP COMPANY PUBLIC JOINT STOCK) — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 10100360794 (Iran).
IRAN KHODRO DIESEL COMPANY — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 10100326014 (Iran).
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN RAILWAY COMPANY (a.k.a. THE RAILWAYS OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN COMPANY) — Tehran, Iran; Company Number 10101155744 (Iran).
KGT TRADING LIMITED — Hong Kong, China; Business Registration Number 76093900 (Hong Kong).
MEIZI CO., LIMITED — Hong Kong, China; Business Registration Number 77473995 (Hong Kong).
NIROO MOTOR DAMAVAND COMPANY — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 14006666240 (Iran).
NIROO MOTOR SHIRAZ INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (a.k.a. NIROO MOTOR COMPANY) — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 10102422801 (Iran).
PARS KHODRO COMPANY (a.k.a. PARS KHODRO PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY) — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 10100599444 (Iran).
PT GOLDEN MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL (a.k.a. GOLDEN MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL LTD) — Jakarta, Indonesia; Tax ID No. 0626345219017000 (Indonesia).
RAJA PASSENGER TRAINS COMPANY (a.k.a. RAJA RAIL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY) — Tehran, Iran; Company Number 10100029590 (Iran).
SAIPA IRANIAN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURING COMPANY (a.k.a. IRANIAN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAIPA PUBLIC JOINT STOCK; a.k.a. SAIPA HOLDING COMPANY) — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 10100448712 (Iran).
SHERKAT-E RAH AHAN-E KHAMLE-O-NAGHLE (a.k.a. "RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY") — Tehran, Iran; Company Number 10101402621 (Iran).
TANEX GLOBAL TRADING HONG KONG LIMITED — Hong Kong, China; Company Number 3066901 (Hong Kong).
TROY TRADING ARAC PARCALARI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI — Istanbul, Turkey; Tax ID No. 8591058042 (Turkey).
ZAMYAD COMPANY (a.k.a. ZAMYAD PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY) — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 10100370594 (Iran).

Under [IRAN-EO13871], citing Executive Order 13871:

FIDAR FOOLAD RADMAN — Tehran, Iran; National ID No. 14007529243 (Iran); Linked To: KESHVARDOUST, Ramin.
M AND R STEEL CO., LTD. (a.k.a. BEIJING M & R STEEL CO., LTD.) — Beijing, China; USCC 91110105674279546N (China); Linked To: KESHVARDOUST, Ramin.
SHANGHAI RUIMI IMPORT AND EXPORT TRADE CO., LTD. — Shanghai, China; USCC 91310115MA1K49TG93 (China); Linked To: KESHVARDOUST, Ramin.
SILVER LINE METAL TRADING LLC — Dubai, United Arab Emirates; License 860601 (UAE).
TECH-TRADE INTERNATIONAL IMPEX GMBH — Hilden, Germany; Trade License No. HRB 82099 (Germany); Linked To: ESFAHAN'S MOBARAKEH STEEL COMPANY.
TRACO INTERNATIONAL FZE — Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates; License 5024613 (UAE).

One entity was added under the Transnational Criminal Organizations program: A7 NETWORK — Russia; Kyrgyzstan; Nigeria; Zimbabwe; Organization Established Date 2024; Target Type Criminal Organization [TCO]. The page cites no Executive Order for this action.

OFAC made two changes to the SDN List under [IRAN-EO13846], citing Executive Order 13846: EVER SHINING LIMITED (a.k.a. EVER SHINING LTD) changed to EVER SHINING LTD, IMO 6225490; and FLUXUS MARINE INC had its Kazakhstan address removed, IMO 6266343.

Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None.

Assessment

For a sanctions or trade-finance committee, the record lets the committee screen its customer, counterparty, and transaction files against 29 newly designated entities and two individuals, using the registration numbers, USCC codes, IMO numbers, and national IDs the page lists. The page tags the Iran-related entries with Executive Order 13871, Executive Order 13902, and Executive Order 13846, and marks several as Subject to Secondary Sanctions, which the committee can use to decide whether to enhance diligence or hold a payment on any match. The committee can also read the amended FAQ 831 to check the current Iran-related guidance.

For an owner or operating executive, the record lets the executive check whether its own supply chain, equipment, or automotive and rail counterparties appear among the listed names and aliases across Iran, Hong Kong, China, the UAE, Turkey, Germany, and Indonesia. The page names the automotive and rail companies and their aliases, so the executive can verify a relationship against the list before a buyer or lender checks. The executive can decide whether to exit or fix any relationship that matches a listed name or identifier.

What would change this call

A general license, delisting, or further determination from OFAC would change the exposure picture. An amendment to FAQ 831, an added alias, or a removal of any listed entity would also change what a screening or diligence check must catch.

What to check next

Check	Why	Where
Screen counterparties against the 29 entities and 2 individuals	New SDN additions, several Subject to Secondary Sanctions	OFAC SDN List; https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261001
Read the amended FAQ 831	Amended Iran-related guidance	/faqs/831
Watch for a general license or delisting	Would change exposure	OFAC recent-actions page

Confidence

Confidence in the official record is high: every name, identifier, and Executive Order tag above is drawn verbatim from the single OFAC recent-actions page dated 1 October 2026. Filed 25 October 2026 from the record dated 1 October 2026.

Sources

[1] OFAC Recent Actions, "Iran-related Designations and Designations Updates; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designation; Publication of Iran-related Determination; Publication of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question", 1 October 2026 — https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20261001

[2] OFAC Frequently Asked Question 831 — /faqs/831