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
Esmail Qaani is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 because Esmail Qaani is or has been involved in hostile activity by the Government of Iran, namely threatening, planning or conducting activity which undermines or is intended to undermine the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or any other country.
OFSI Group ID
16329
What alternative names has Esmail Qaani used?
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Esmail Qaani
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اسماعیل قاآنی (Persian /
Esmaeil Ghaani Akbarnejad
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Esmail Ghaani
Primary Name Variation
Ismail Akbar Nezhad
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Esmaeil Qaani
Primary Name Variation
Ismail Qaani
Primary Name Variation
Esma'il Qa'ani
Primary Name Variation
Esmail Qani
Primary Name Variation
Where is Esmail Qaani located?
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Iran
What are the personal details of Esmail Qaani?
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Male
Aug 08, 1957
Iran
Head, IRGC-Quds Force
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.