OFSI sanctions listing
Esmaeil Ghaani AKBARNEJAD
Esmaeil Ghaani AKBARNEJAD is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Iran programme, listed on 14/12/2023. Head, IRGC-Quds Force. 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):IRN0174. (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. (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) — Iran |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Iran |
| Date listed | 14/12/2023 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16329 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Head, IRGC-Quds Force |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 08/08/1957 |
| Nationality / country | Iran |
| Address(es) | Iran |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16329 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |