The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze
Last Updated
Apr 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 ID
15707
What alternative names has Basij Resistance Force used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Basij Resistance Force
Primary Name
نیروی مقاومت بسیج (Persian /
Basij-e Mostaz'afin
Primary Name Variation
سازمان بسیج مستضعفین (Persian /
Nirouye Moqavemate Basij
Primary Name Variation
What type of entity is Basij Resistance Force?
Business Registration Numbers
Parent Company
Subsidiaries
Type 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.