OFSI sanctions listing
AB
AB is an organisation designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Iran (Nuclear) programme, listed on 29/09/2025. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):INU0298. (UK Statement of Reasons):Arian Bank is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: (1) ARIAN BANK is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by Bank Melli, who is or has been involved in a relevant nuclear activity, namely through providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to the proliferation or development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; an activity that could lead to the development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; and the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. (Website):www.arian-bank.com (Email address):[email protected] (Business Reg No):5050910652
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Iran (Nuclear) |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Iran (Nuclear) |
| Date listed | 29/09/2025 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:11169 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Nationality / country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Address(es) | No. 2, Street 13, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul · Afghanistan |
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:11169 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |