OFSI sanctions listing
Afshin Khajeh FARD
Afshin Khajeh FARD is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 13/12/2022. Lieutenant Brigadier General and Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), also known as the Aerospace Industries Organization. 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):RUS1695. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Afshin Khajeh FARD is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 in that he is Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organisation (IAIO), which owns Qods Aviation Industry Company (QAIC), which has provided or made available Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for use by the Russian military that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. (Gender):Male
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) — Russia |
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| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Russia |
| Date listed | 13/12/2022 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15702 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Lieutenant Brigadier General and Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), also known as the Aerospace Industries Organization |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
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| Source identifier | ofsi:15702 |
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