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
Salar ABNOUSH is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 because as Vice Commander of the Basij he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting serious human rights violations in Iran including violations of the right to life and the right to freedom of expression through the violent repression of protests. In this role in the Basij he is also a member of an organisation that is involved in the commission of serious human rights violations.
OFSI Group ID
15713
What alternative names has Salar Abnoush used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Salar Abnoush
Primary Name
سالار آبنوش (Persian /
Salar Abanush
Primary Name Variation
Salar Velayatmadar
Primary Name Variation
سالار ولایتمد ار (Persian /
What are the personal details of Salar Abnoush?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
May 02, 1962
Hamedan
Iran
Iran
Vice Commander of the Basij
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.