Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1970 of 15 July 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/1532 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region

‘9 In the absence of a negative decision, a request for information or a notification for additional time from the competent authority within five working days of the date of receipt of a request for authorisation under paragraph 8, the authorisation shall be considered granted.’

‘10 The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisations granted under paragraphs 8 and 9 within 2 weeks of such authorisation.

11 The prohibitions in Article 3(1) and (2) shall not apply until 27 October 2023 to obligations arising from a contract concluded before 26 July 2023, or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such a contract.’

This Decision shall apply until 27 July 2025 and shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met. The exceptions referred to in Article 3(7), (8) and (9) as regards Article 3(1) and (2) shall be reviewed at regular intervals, and at least every 12 months, or at the urgent request of any Member State, the High Representative or the Commission following a fundamental change in circumstances.

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.