Basij Resistance Force

Basij Resistance Force

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  • Overview of Basij Resistance Force

    IDIRN0123
    Sanction RegimeThe Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023
    Designation SourceUK
    Other Information

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

    Imposed SanctionsAsset freeze
    Last UpdatedApr 09, 2025
    UK Statement of Reasons There are reasonable grounds to suspect that the Basij Resistance Force is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 as it has been involved in serious human rights violations in Iran, including being responsible for, engaging in and providing support for violations of the right to life and right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly through the violent repression of protests in Iran.
    OFSI Group ID15707

    What alternative names has Basij Resistance Force used?

    NameTitleName TypeNon-Latin NameAlias Strength
    Basij Resistance ForcePrimary Nameنیروی مقاومت بسیج (Persian /
    Basij-e Mostaz'afinPrimary Name Variationسازمان بسیج مستضعفین (Persian /
    Nirouye Moqavemate BasijPrimary Name Variation

    What type of entity is Basij Resistance Force?

    Business Registration NumbersParent CompanySubsidiariesType of Entity
    Paramilitary

    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.
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