Qods Aviation Industries
Counter-sanctioned entityIran. Named in 32 sanctions listings.
Summary
Entity structure as published: Tüzel Kişi/Kuruluş/Organizasyon
Entités associées: IRGC; ministère de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL) de l’Iran; Organisation des industries de l’aviation de l’Iran (IAIO); Organisation des industries aérospatiales (AIO): Type d’entité: entreprise de construction aéronautique
ther information: Produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, para-gliders, para-motors, etc. IRGC has boasted of using these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine.
Produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, para-gliders, para-motors, etc. IRGC has boasted of using these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine. [Old Reference # E.47.B.1]
[Old Reference # E.47.B.1]
Décision du comité des sanctions des Nations Unies du 24/03/2007 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 245)
RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suiv (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suivantes) (FondementJuridique: 4005)
(Date of UN designation: 2022-11-14)
an Iranian company that designs and manufactures Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Name QAI: Qods Aviation Industries
(Date of UN designation: 2023-10-17) (Designation details: UN designation 24/03/2007)
Qods Aviation Industries is an Iranian company that designs and manufactures Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It is a subsidiary of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), a state-owned enterprise subordinate to the Iranian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). Qods Aviation Industries produces Mohajer-6 drones, which were supplied to the Russian Federation and used in the war of aggression against Ukraine. Therefore, Qods Aviation Industries is responsible for supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Previously listed under UNSC Resolution 2231 – Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Iran) Regulation 2016 [F2016L01181] An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps entity involved in the production of aerial equipment.
(UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 3639)
Iranian drone manufacturer
Name Qods Aeronautics Industries: A subsidiary of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO). Type of entity: Aviation manufacturing company. Associated entities: IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps); Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL); Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO); Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) Other information: It produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, paragliders, para-motors, etc. IRGC has boasted to use these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine.
Qods Aeronautics Industries was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps entities. (Produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, para-gliders, para-motors, etc. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has boasted of using these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine). The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
(also QODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES)
UN designation 24/03/2007
(also GHODS AVIATION INDUSTRIES, QODS RESEARCH CENTER)
A subsidiary of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO). Type of entity: Aviation manufacturing company. Associated entities: IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps); Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL); Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO); Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) Other information: It produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, paragliders, para-motors, etc. IRGC has boasted to use these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine.
Produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, para-gliders, para-motors, etc. IRGC has boasted of using these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine.
(UE) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 4006)
IRe.055. Designation: Produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), parachutes, para-gliders, para-motors, etc. IRGC has boasted of using these products as part of its asymmetric warfare doctrine.
Registration number: 14005441856 (ID)
Qods Aviation Industries est une société iranienne qui conçoit et fabrique des véhicules aériens sans pilote (UAV). Il s’agit d’une filiale de l’Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), une entreprise publique placée sous le contrôle du ministère iranien de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL). Qods Aviation Industries produit des drones Mohajer-6, qui ont été fournis à la Fédération de Russie et utilisés dans la guerre d’agression contre l’Ukraine. Par conséquent, Qods Aviation Industries est responsable du soutien matériel apporté aux actions qui compromettent ou menacent l’intégrité territoriale, la souveraineté et l’indépendance de l’Ukraine.
(UE) 2022/2229 du 14/11/2022 (UE Ukraine intégrité territoriale - R (UE) 269/2014) (FondementJuridique: 2474)
Qods Aviation Industries
Entité du Corps des gardiens de la révolution ; Cette entité produit des engins téléguidés, des parachutes, des parapentes, des paramoteurs, etc.; le Corps des gardiens de la révolution mettrait ces engins au service de sa doctrine de guerre asymétrique
Type d’entité: entreprise de construction aéronautique Entités associées: IRGC; ministère de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL) de l’Iran; Organisation des industries de l’aviation de l’Iran (IAIO); Organisation des industries aérospatiales (AIO)
Qods Aeronautics Industries est une société iranienne qui conçoit et fabrique des drones utilisés par le Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC). Il s’agit d’une filiale de l’Organisation des industries de l’aviation de l’Iran (IAIO), une entreprise publique relevant du ministère iranien de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL). Par conséquent, Qods Aeronautics est contrôlée par une entité fournissant un appui au gouvernement de l’Iran et des services essentiels à l’IRGC.
Sanctions and listings32
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2022/2229 du 14/11/2022
Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne
Qods Aviation Industries est une société iranienne qui conçoit et fabrique des véhicules aériens sans pilote (UAV). Il s’agit d’une filiale de l’Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), une entreprise publique placée sous le contrôle du ministère iranien de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL). Qods Aviation Industries produit des drones Mohajer-6, qui ont été fournis à la Fédération de Russie et utilisés dans la guerre d’agression contre l’Ukraine. Par conséquent, Qods Aviation Industries est responsable du soutien matériel apporté aux actions qui compromettent ou menacent l’intégrité territoriale, la souveraineté et l’indépendance de l’Ukraine.
- Listed
- 29 Mar 2023; 17 Aug 2026; 16 Aug 2023
Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine - Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72), annexes 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 14a, 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, 25, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40 and 41
State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland
Programme SECO-UKRAINEReference 61656seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
EU sanctions related to Ukraine - (UE) 2022/2229 du 14/11/2022 (UE Ukraine intégrité territoriale - R (UE) 269/2014)
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
Qods Aviation Industries est une société iranienne qui conçoit et fabrique des véhicules aériens sans pilote (UAV). Il s’agit d’une filiale de l’Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), une entreprise publique placée sous le contrôle du ministère iranien de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL). Qods Aviation Industries produit des drones Mohajer-6, qui ont été fournis à la Fédération de Russie et utilisés dans la guerre d’agression contre l’Ukraine. Par conséquent, Qods Aviation Industries est responsable du soutien matériel apporté aux actions qui compromettent ou menacent l’intégrité territoriale, la souveraineté et l’indépendance de l’Ukraine.
Programme EU-UKRgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 18 Aug 2023
- Effective
- 12 Dec 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 14 Nov 2022
EU sanctions related to Ukraine
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
2022/2229 (OJ L293-I)
Programme EU-UKRfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 24 Mar 2007; 24 Feb 2021
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
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
- 13 Dec 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 10 Nov 2022
Special Economic Measures Act - Iran
Global Affairs CanadaCanadian Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions ListCanada
1, Part 1
Programme CA-SEMAReference 168international.gc.cainternational.gc.ca
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 24 March 2007.
Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Iran) Regulations 2025
Programme UN-SC1737Last updated 12 Dec 2025dfat.gov.aumain.un.org
- Listed
- 8 Dec 2022
Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine - Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72), annexes 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 14a, 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, 25, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40 and 41
State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland
Programme SECO-UKRAINEReference 57583seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
- Listed
- 26 Oct 2023; 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 66212Reference IRe.055seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
- Listed
- 29 Sep 2025
РБ ООН (Комітет 1737 (2006))
State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine
- 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 16025412200040drs.nsdc.gov.uazakon.rada.gov.ua
- Listed
- 13 Dec 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 13 Dec 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 24 Mar 2007
Iran
Ministerio de JusticiaArgentina RePET SanctionsArgentina
Referencia publicada: IRe.055
Reference IRe.055repet.jus.gob.ar
EU sanctions against Iran - (UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012); Décision du comité des sanctions des Nations Unies du 24/03/2007 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012)
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
Qods Aeronautics Industries est une société iranienne qui conçoit et fabrique des drones utilisés par le Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC). Il s’agit d’une filiale de l’Organisation des industries de l’aviation de l’Iran (IAIO), une entreprise publique relevant du ministère iranien de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL). Par conséquent, Qods Aeronautics est contrôlée par une entité fournissant un appui au gouvernement de l’Iran et des services essentiels à l’IRGC.
Programme EU-IRNgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu
- Effective
- 20 Feb 2026
Russia Sanctions Act 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeNew Zealand Russia SanctionsNew ZealandSanctioned
Aircraft Ban, service prohibition, dealing with securities, asset freeze and ship ban
Involved in the supply and manufacturing of military weapons which directly contributes to the development of Russian military projects
Programme NZ-RSA2022mfat.govt.nz
- Listed
- 29 Sep 2025; 17 Oct 2023
EU sanctions against Iran
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
2025/1982 (OJ L202501982)
2023/2196 (OJ L17102023)
Programme EU-IRNfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
Sanctions on Iran for continued Uranian Enrichment - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suiv (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suivantes); (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
Entité du Corps des gardiens de la révolution ; Cette entité produit des engins téléguidés, des parachutes, des parapentes, des paramoteurs, etc.; le Corps des gardiens de la révolution mettrait ces engins au service de sa doctrine de guerre asymétrique
Programme UN-SC1737; EU-IRNgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eumain.un.org
- 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 21mof.go.jp
- Listed
- 14 Nov 2022
EU sanctions related to Ukraine - UKR
Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union
Designation date published: 2022-11-14
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council
2022/2229 (OJ L293-I)
Programme EU-UKRReference EU.9028.5eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.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
UN designation 24/03/2007
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council
2025/1982 (OJ L202501982)
Programme EU-IRNReference EU.3963.71eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023, (ce) 441/2007 du 20/04/2007, (ue) 267/2012 du 23/03/2012, décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 24/03/2007, (ue) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025, (ue) 2017/1124 du 23/06/2017 and décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 27/09/2025
Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies
Qods Aeronautics Industries est une société iranienne qui conçoit et fabrique des drones utilisés par le Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC). Il s’agit d’une filiale de l’Organisation des industries de l’aviation de l’Iran (IAIO), une entreprise publique relevant du ministère iranien de la défense et de la logistique des forces armées (MODAFL). Par conséquent, Qods Aeronautics est contrôlée par une entité fournissant un appui au gouvernement de l’Iran et des services essentiels à l’IRGC. Produit des drones, des parachutes, des parapentes, des paramoteurs, etc., que le Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC) s’est targué de mettre au service de sa doctrine de guerre asymétrique.
- 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
Asset freeze and director disqualification sanction
Qods Aeronautics Industries (QAI) is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Qods Aeronautics Industries (QAI) is or has been responsible for, providing support for or facilitating a relevant nuclear activity, specifically the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran.
Programme GB-IRAN-NWReference INU0253Reference 16138Reference IRe.055Last updated 1 Oct 2025gov.ukgov.uk
- Listed
- 12 Dec 2013
Non-Proliferation Sanctions - NPWMD
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
RUSSIA-EO14024, IFSR, block, IRAN-CON-ARMS-EO and NPWMD
Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.
Executive Order 14024 (Russia)
Executive Order 13382 (Non-proliferation)
Executive Order - Convential Arms (Iran)
Programme US-NON-PROLIFReference 16418treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
- Listed
- 24 Mar 2007
Sanctions on Iran for continued Uranian Enrichment - Iran
United Nations Security CouncilUN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions
Programme UN-SC1737Reference IRe.055un.orgmain.un.org
Official designation
Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryJapan METI End User ListJapan
Weapon Types: Biological, Chemical, Missile, Nuclear, Conventional Weapons
- Effective
- 12 Jul 2018
Official designation
Isreali Ministry of FinanceIsrael Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations
Last updated 19 Oct 2025gov.il
- Effective
- 31 Jan 2023
BIS Entity List (EL) - Entity List (EL) - Bureau of Industry and Security
Entity List (EL) - Bureau of Industry and Security; Department of the Commerce - International Trade AdministrationUS Trade Consolidated Screening List (CSL)United States
Policy of denial for all items subject to the EAR apart from food and medicine designated as EAR99, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. See §§ 746.8(b) and 744.21(e)
For All Items Subject to the EAR (See §734.9(g), 3 §744.21(b), and §746.8(a)(3) of the EAR).
Programme US-BIS-ELReference 88 FR 6622bis.govtrade.govbis.doc.gov
- Listed
- 24 Mar 2007
Official designation
Financial Intelligence CentreSouth Africa Targeted Financial SanctionsSouth Africa
Reference IRe.055fic.gov.za
Connections19
Owned by2
All 2 markedSanctionedDebarredExport controlled- Share not statedIran
- Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces LogisticsPerson of interestShare not statedOwned or Controlled ByUnited StatesIran
Other links17
All 17 markedSanctionedDebarredExport controlled- Represented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 6 Jul 1974Iran
- PersonMajid Reza Niyazi-AngiliRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 23 Feb 1969Iran
- PersonMehrdad JafariRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 25 Dec 1986Iran
- PersonVali ArlanizadehRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 22 Nov 1979Iran
- Represented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 27 Sep 1964Iran
- PersonEbrahim ShariatzadehRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 7 Jan 1985Iran
Identifiers6
| Identifier | Number | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| ID number | 14005441856 | |
| ID number | 483250 | |
| Registration number | 14005441856 (ID) | |
| Registration number | 483250 | |
| Registration number | 483250 | Iran |
| National ID no | 14005441856 | Iran |
Other names40
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Weak aliases1
Spellings the source flags as too generic to establish a match on their own.
Addresses24
Unit (or Suite) 207, Saleh Blvd Tehran Iran
Tarasht, Tehran, Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (or Teimori) Square, Basiri Building, Iran
Tehran, Unit (or Suite) 207, Saleh Blvd, Iran
Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht Tehran IR
Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (or Teimor
Tehran, P.O. Box 15875-1834, Km 5 Karaj Special Road
P.O. Box 15875-1834, Km 5 Karaj Special Road Tehran IR
4 Km Karaj Road, Téhéran, Iran
Tehran, Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (or Teimori) Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht
TEHRAN, P.O. BOX 15875-1834
Tehran, 4 Km Karaj Road, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
Deuxième adresse 4 Km Karaj Road, Téhéran, Iran
Tehran, Unit (or Suite) 207, Saleh Blvd
P.O. Box 15875-1834, Km 5 Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran
Tehran, Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (or Teimori) Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
P.O. Box P.O. Box 15875-1834, Tehran, Km 5 Karaj Special Road, Iran
Première adresse: Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (ou Teimori) Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht, Téhéran, Iran
Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (ou Teimori) Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht, Téhéran, Iran
P.O. Box 15875-1834, Km 5 Karaj Special Road Tehran Iran
Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht Tehran Iran
Iran
Unit (or Suite) 207, Saleh Blvd Tehran IR
Tehran, Km 5 Karaj Special Road, P.O. Box 15875-1834, Iran
Tehran, Unit 207, Tarajit Maydane Taymori (or Teimori) Square, Basiri Building, Tarasht, Iran
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