Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS1714
- OFSI group ID
- 15754
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 23 February 2023
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Trust Services Sanctions
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Ghassem Damavandian is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as Managing Director of Qods Aviation Industry Company (QAIC), a subsidiary of Iran Aviation Industries Organisation (IAIO) which has provided or made available Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for use by the Russian military that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or independence of Ukraine. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Lines: Km 5 Karaj Special Road
- Lines: Unit (or suite) 207 Saleh Boulevard
- Lines: Basiri Building Tarasht.
- Lines: Tarajit Maydane Taymori Square
- Lines: Tehran
- Postcode: PO BOX 15875-1834
- Country: Iran
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