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Yesterday, September 8th, the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026) was laid in Parliament.
The legislation, which enters in force on 29 September imposes (previously announced) further sectoral sanctions on Iran, broadly corresponding to measures lifted by the UK and partners as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
It follows the UK complying with UN sanctions obligations relating to the snapback of UN Iran sanctions in October 2025. New legislation includes financial measures to reduce the ability of the Government of Iran to access the UK financial systems. It will also bring forward trade prohibitions targeting significant industries advancing Iran's nuclear escalation, including the energy, metals, gold, and software sectors, and related activities such as shipping, insurance and banking. We are also expanding our powers to target Iranian vessels which enable and facilitate Iran's nuclear programme and malign activity.
Like all sanctions measures the legislation includes carefully designed mitigations. This will include general licensing to enable the continued operation of the Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan, which provides critical energy supplies to our European partners. It is a continuation of long-standing policy that aligns the UK with the EU and US, who have similar carveouts for activities related to Shah Deniz.
Key resources relating to the new legislation:
Communications:
The UK Sanctions List from FCDO lists which people, entities and ships are designated or specified under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and why.
Find out more about UK Sanctions and how to contact us here: UK sanctions - GOV.UK
This is a joint announcement from:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office // Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation // Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation
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