OFSI sanctions listing
OFFICE OR HEADQUARTERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF VIRTUE AND PREVENTION OF VICE
OFFICE OR HEADQUARTERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF VIRTUE AND PREVENTION OF VICE is an organisation designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Iran programme, listed on 08/03/2023. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):IRN0139. (UK Statement of Reasons):The Headquarters for Enjoining Right and Forbidding Evil is an "involved person" under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 (the "Iran Sanctions Regulations") on the following ground: The Headquarters for Enjoining Right and Forbidding Evil is or has been involved in the commission of a serious human rights violation or abuse in Iran, including being responsible for, engaging in and promoting violations of the right to liberty and security and the right to freedom of expression through determining and enforcing mandatory dress codes for women, including the use of unreasonable force against individuals they deem to be non-compliant. (Type of entity):Government Institution
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Iran |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Iran |
| Date listed | 08/03/2023 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15849 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Nationality / country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Address(es) | Iran |
Deep-research dossier
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Clarifications & right of reply
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:15849 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |