MALEK ASHTAR UNIVERSITY

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID

INU0244

OFSI group ID

16130

UN reference number

IRe.040

Designation type

Entity

Date designated

18 October 2023

Last updated

1 October 2025

Regimes

• The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

• UK
• UN

Sanctions imposed

• Asset freeze
• Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

• Malek Ashtar University is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Malek Ashtar University is or has been involved in providing support for and/or facilitating the proliferation or development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran, or an activity that could lead to the development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran.

Other information

• Malek Ashtar University was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as subordinate of the DTRSC within MODAFL. This includes research groups previously falling under the Physics Research Center (PHRC). IAEA inspectors have not been allowed to interview staff or see documents under the control of this organization to resolve the outstanding issue of the possible military dimension to Iran’s nuclear program. The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

• Lines: Corner of Imam Ali Highway and Babaei Highway
• Lines: Tehran
• Country: Iran

Parent companies

• DTRSC, Ministry of Defence and Armed Force Logistics (MODAFL)