Company

BEHINEH TRADING

Counter-sanctioned entity

Iran. Named in 20 sanctions listings.

Screen this subject

Summary

Entity structure as published: Tüzel Kişi/Kuruluş/Organizasyon

Other information: An Iranian company that played a key role in Iran's illicit transfer of arms to West Africa and acted on behalf of the IRGC Qods Force, commanded by Major General Qasem Soleimani, designated by the UN Security Council in resolution 1747 (2007), as the shipper of the weapons consignment. (Additional Information: Telephone: 98-919-538-2305; Website: http://www.behinehco.ir)

Behineh Trading Co., qui est détenue et/ou contrôlée par Behineh Trading Company, est une société-écran du Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC). Behineh Trading Company est également liée aux activités nucléaires de l’Iran posant un risque de prolifération ou à la mise au point par ce pays de vecteurs d’armes nucléaires. Elle a également participé à des activités de transport illégal en vue de la livraison d’équipements de l’IRGC. Behineh Trading Co. a été gérée et/ou supervisée par Esmail Ghani, le chef de la force Qods de l’IRGC. Behineh Trading Co. est donc détenue et/ou contrôlée par l’IRGC.

Name Behineh Trading Co: a front company for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Associated individuals: Ali Akbar Tabatabaei (IRGC); Azim Aghajani (IRGC); Esmail Ghani, a.k.a. Ismail Akbar Nezhad or Esmail Qani. Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Ali Akbar Tabatabaei (IRGC); Azim Aghajani (IRGC) - Entités associées: Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC): Personnes associées

An Iranian company that played a key role in Iran's illicit transfer of arms to West Africa and acted on behalf of the IRGC Qods Force, commanded by Major General Qasem Soleimani, designated by the UN Security Council in resolution 1747 (2007), as the shipper of the weapons consignment.

[Old Reference # E.AC.50.18.04.12]

(Date of UN designation: 2023-10-17) (Designation details: UN designation: 18/04/2012 (no longer valid))

An Iranian company that played a key role in Irans illicit transfer of arms to West Africa and acted on behalf of the IRGC Qods Force, commanded by Major General Qasem Soleimani, designated by the UN Security Council in resolution 1747 (2007), as the shipper of the weapons consignment. (Additional Information: Telephone: 98-919-538-2305; Website: http://www.behinehco.ir) [Old Reference # E.AC.50.18.04.12]

Previously listed under UNSC Resolution 2231 – Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Iran) Regulation 2016 [F2016L01181] Facilitated the transfer of a shipment of illicit weapons intended for Gambia.

société iranienne qui a joué un rôle clé dans le transfert illicite d'armes de l'Iran vers l'Afrique de l'Ouest, agissant pour le compte de la force Qods de l'IRGC, commandée par le général de division Qasem Soleimani, désigné par le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies dans sa résolution 1747 (2007), en assurant le transport de la cargaison d'armes

décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 01/12/2011 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 248)

An Iranian company that played a key role in Iran's illicit transfer of arms to West Africa and acted on behalf of the IRGC Qods Force, commanded by Major General Qasem Soleimani, designated by the UN Security Council in resolution 1747 (2007), as the shipper of the weapons consignment. (Additional Information: Telephone: 98-919-538-2305; Website: http://www.behinehco.ir) [Old Reference # E.AC.50.18.04.12]

(UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 3639)

Personnes associées: Ali Akbar Tabatabaei (IRGC); Azim Aghajani (IRGC) Entités associées: Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC) Téléphone : +98 919 538 2305 Site internet : http://www.behinehco.ir

UN designation: 18/04/2012 (no longer valid)

a front company for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Associated individuals: Ali Akbar Tabatabaei (IRGC); Azim Aghajani (IRGC); Esmail Ghani, a.k.a. Ismail Akbar Nezhad or Esmail Qani. Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Behineh Trading Co was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as: an Iranian company that played a key role in Iran's illicit transfer of arms to West Africa and acted on behalf of the IRGC-Qods Force, commanded by Major General Qasem Soleimani, designated by the Un Security Council in resolution 1747(2007), as the shipper of the weapons consignment (19th April 2012 Committee). The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

(UE) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 4006)

Website: http://www.behinehco.ir

イランの西アフリカへの不法な武器移送に主要な役割を果たしたイラン企業であり、武器移送の船積み会社として、決議1747号(2007年)により指定されたカセム・ソレイマニ准将コッヅ部隊司令官の指揮下にあるIRGCコッヅ部隊の代理として行動している。電話番号:98-919-538-2305,ウェブサイト:http://www.behinehco.ir

IRe.009. Designation: An Iranian company that played a key role in Iran's illicit transfer of arms to West Africa and acted on behalf of the IRGC Qods Force, commanded by Major General Qasem Soleimani, designated by the UN Security Council in resolution 1747 (2007), as the shipper of the weapons consignment. Telephone: 98-919-538-2305 Website: http://www.behinehco.ir

(UE) 2024/2074 du 26/07/2024 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 3783)

Telephone: 98-919-538-2305

Sanctions and listings20

  • Iran Sanctions Regime - Autonomous (Iran)

    Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia

    Targeted financial sanction

    Instrument of first designation: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2023

    Programme AU-IRANLast updated 18 Oct 2023dfat.gov.audfat.gov.au

  • Listed
    27 Nov 2012; 27 Jul 2012

    Reciprocal

    OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive

    Prohibition/Restriction

    Redacted for Security Reasons

    sam.gov

  • Listed
    27 Mar 2012

    Counter Terrorism - SDGT

    Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States

    Block, SDGT and IFSR

    Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions

    Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886

    Executive Order 13224 (Terrorism)

    TRA

    Programme US-TERRReference 13110treasury.govofac.treasury.gov

  • EU sanctions against Iran - (UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012); (UE) 2024/2074 du 26/07/2024 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012); décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 01/12/2011 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012)

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    Behineh Trading Co., qui est détenue et/ou contrôlée par Behineh Trading Company, est une société-écran du Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC). Behineh Trading Company est également liée aux activités nucléaires de l’Iran posant un risque de prolifération ou à la mise au point par ce pays de vecteurs d’armes nucléaires. Elle a également participé à des activités de transport illégal en vue de la livraison d’équipements de l’IRGC. Behineh Trading Co. a été gérée et/ou supervisée par Esmail Ghani, le chef de la force Qods de l’IRGC. Behineh Trading Co. est donc détenue et/ou contrôlée par l’IRGC.

    Programme EU-IRNgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu

  • Sanctions on Iran for continued Uranian Enrichment - 1737 (Iran)

    Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia

    Targeted financial sanction

    Listed by the 1737 Committee on 18 April 2012

    Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2025

    Programme UN-SC1737Last updated 12 Dec 2025dfat.gov.aumain.un.org

  • Listed
    18 Oct 2023

    Special Economic Measures Act - Iran

    Global Affairs CanadaCanadian Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions ListCanada

    1, Part 1

    Programme CA-SEMAReference 205international.gc.cainternational.gc.ca

  • Listed
    26 Oct 2023; 16 Aug 2024; 12 Dec 2025

    Measures Against The Islamic Republic Of Iran - Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14

    State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland

    Programme SECO-IRANReference 66517Reference IRe.009seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch

  • Effective
    15 Jun 2016
    Ended
    18 Oct 2018

    Law of Ukraine "On Sanctions" No. 1644-VII dated 14 Aug. 2014 - 254/2016

    National Security and Defense CouncilUkraine NSDC State Register of SanctionsUkraine

    [1] блокування активів - тимчасове обмеження права особи користуватися та розпоряджатися належним їй майном

    Programme UA-SA1644Reference 16025412200007drs.nsdc.gov.uazakon.rada.gov.ua

  • EU sanctions against Iran - (UE) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012)

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    société iranienne qui a joué un rôle clé dans le transfert illicite d'armes de l'Iran vers l'Afrique de l'Ouest, agissant pour le compte de la force Qods de l'IRGC, commandée par le général de division Qasem Soleimani, désigné par le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies dans sa résolution 1747 (2007), en assurant le transport de la cargaison d'armes

    Programme EU-IRNgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu

  • Official designation

    La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco

    (UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023, (ue) 267/2012 du 23/03/2012, décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 27/09/2025, (ue) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025, (ue) 2024/2074 du 26/07/2024 and décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 01/12/2011

    Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies

    Behineh Trading Co., qui est détenue et/ou contrôlée par Behineh Trading Company, est une société-écran du Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC). Behineh Trading Company est également liée aux activités nucléaires de l’Iran posant un risque de prolifération ou à la mise au point par ce pays de vecteurs d’armes nucléaires. Elle a également participé à des activités de transport illégal en vue de la livraison d’équipements de l’IRGC. Behineh Trading Co. a été gérée et/ou supervisée par Esmail Ghani, le chef de la force Qods de l’IRGC. Behineh Trading Co. est donc détenue et/ou contrôlée par l’IRGC. Société iranienne qui a joué un rôle clé dans le transfert illicite d’armes de l’Iran vers l’Afrique de l’Ouest, agissant pour le compte de la force Qods de l’IRGC, commandée par le général de division Qasem Soleimani, désigné par le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies dans sa résolution 1747 (2007), en assurant le transport de la cargaison d’armes.

    geldefonds.gouv.mc

  • Listed
    24 Feb 2021; 18 Apr 2012

    Asset freezes within the scope of Articles 3.A and 3.B of Law No. 7262, aimed at preventing the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

    Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance - Financial Crimes Investigation BoardTürkiye Asset Freezing Sanctions List (MASAK)Turkey

    Official Gazette as published: 24.02.2021-31405

    Decision as published: 24.2.2021/3578

    ms.hmb.gov.tren.hmb.gov.tr

  • Effective
    28 Sep 2025

    イランの拡散上機微な核活動又は核兵器運搬手段の開発に関与する者(団体)

    Ministry of FinanceJapan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible PeopleJapan

    Reference 76mof.go.jp

  • Effective
    18 Oct 2023

    UK sanctions relating to Iran (nuclear weapons) - The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; UK|UNUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom

    Director Disqualification Sanction and asset freeze

    Behineh Trading Co is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Behineh Trading Co is or has been responsible for engaging in, providing support for, and facilitating a relevant nuclear activity in, or for use in, Iran.

    Programme GB-IRAN-NWReference 16107Reference INU0221Reference IRe.009Last updated 1 Oct 2025gov.ukgov.uk

  • Listed
    29 Jul 2024; 17 Oct 2023

    EU sanctions against Iran

    Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium

    2024/2074 (OJ L29072024)

    2023/2196 (OJ L17102023)

    Programme EU-IRNfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    29 Sep 2025
    Effective
    17 Oct 2023

    EU sanctions against Iran - IRN

    Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union

    Designation date published: 2023-10-17

    regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council

    UN designation: 18/04/2012 (no longer valid)

    2025/1982 (OJ L202501982)

    Programme EU-IRNReference EU.2622.12eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    18 Apr 2012

    Sanctions on Iran for continued Uranian Enrichment - Iran

    United Nations Security CouncilUN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions

    Programme UN-SC1737Reference IRe.009un.orgmain.un.org

  • Listed
    29 Sep 2025

    РБ ООН (Комітет 1737 (2006))

    State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine

    fiu.gov.ua

  • Official designation

    Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryJapan METI End User ListJapan

    Weapon Types: Missile, Nuclear

    meti.go.jpmeti.go.jp

  • Listed
    18 Apr 2012

    Official designation

    Financial Intelligence CentreSouth Africa Targeted Financial SanctionsSouth Africa

    Reference IRe.009fic.gov.za

  • Effective
    12 Jul 2018

    Official designation

    Isreali Ministry of FinanceIsrael Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations

    Last updated 19 Oct 2025gov.il

Connections3

Other links3

All 3 markedSanctionedDebarredExport controlled

Other names9

Also known as9

Behineh Tradingمؤسسة بهينه التجاريةTorhova kompaniia "Bekhine"La Compañía Comercial BehinehBEHINEH TRADING CO.Торгова компанія "Бехіне"ベヒーネ・トレーディング・カンパニーBehineh Trading CoBehineh Trading Co.

Addresses11

  • Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  • Tehran Iran

  • Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street, Tehran, Iran

  • Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street, Téhéran, Iran

  • Tehran

  • Tehran, Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  • Iran

  • Tehran, Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street, Iran

  • Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  • Tehran, Iran

  • Tavakoli Building, Opposite of 15th Alley, Emam-Jomeh Street, Tehran

This page shows the public record as its publishers state it. A name here is not by itself a finding: whether a record refers to a particular person or company is what screening decides. Read the full notice.