UKSL Sanctions designation

Ahmad TAHERI

Individual · designated 14 November 2022

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
IRN0089
OFSI group ID
15613
Designation type
Individual
Date designated
14 November 2022
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Travel Ban
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • General Ahmad TAHERI is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 because: he has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran, namely being responsible for, engaging in, providing support for and promoting serious violations with respect to the right to life and the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Iran through his role as the former police chief in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan and in the suppression of protests.

Other information

  • The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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