OFSI sanctions listing
ALI REZA BALALI
ALI REZA BALALI is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 08/08/2023. Brigadier General. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Iran nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1963. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 08/08/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is an involved person within the meaning of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 through his role as Senior Adviser to the Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) he is or has been involved in 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 |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Russia |
| Date listed | 08/08/2023 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16065 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Brigadier General |
|---|---|
| Nationality / country | Iran |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16065 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |