The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Gholamreza SOLEIMANI has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran, including being responsible for, engaging in and providing support for the violent suppression of protests in Iran through his role as Head of the “Volunteer Forces” (Basij Organisation) and through participating in decisions relating to the conduct of Iranian security forces during the 2019 protests via his position in the National Security Council.
OFSI Group ID
15599
What alternative names has Gholamreza SOLEIMANI used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Gholamreza SOLEIMANI
Brigadier General
Primary Name
What are the personal details of Gholamreza SOLEIMANI?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
1964
Iran
Head of the Basij Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Male
1965
Iran
Head of the Basij Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.