UKSL Sanctions designation

Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Entity · designated 2 February 2026

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
IRN0259
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
2 February 2026
Last updated
3 February 2026

Regimes

  • The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is an involved person under The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 on the basis of the following ground: The Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is or has been responsible for activity which amounts to a serious human rights violation or abuse in Iran, namely the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Specifically, during the January 2026 protests the Law Enforcement Forces engaged in, and provided support for, deadly crackdowns on protesters across Iran

Addresses

  • Country: Iran
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