Turkey freezes assets linked to Iran
Turkey, through a Presidential decree, ordered the seizure of assets and properties belonging to several Iranian individuals and entities. According to the decree, the accounts and assets of 20 individuals and 18 organizations, including the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Bank Sepah, have been blocked.
This measure was taken in coordination with international pressure and the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury against Iran’s weapons supply networks. The targeted entities include companies active in uranium enrichment, shipping, energy, and research centers.
At the same time, with the activation of the snapback mechanism and the reimposition of United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran, Turkey, like other UN member states, became obliged to enforce these sanctions.
A faculty member of Marmara University in Istanbul emphasized that the implementation of Security Council resolutions is mandatory for all UN members, stressing that this is not a matter of choice but a legal obligation.
The Presidential decree concerning the revision of the list of individuals and entities whose assets have been frozen was published in the Official Gazette of Turkey. According to the decree, Iranian individuals and organizations may, under the law, appeal the decisions and refer the matter to the United Nations Security Council.
This decision will take effect on October 1, 2025, and its implementation will be the responsibility of the Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
