OFSI sanctions listing
Massoud JAZAYERI
Massoud JAZAYERI is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Iran programme, listed on 12/10/2011. Advisor to the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces. 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):IRN0047. (UK Statement of Reasons):Massoud Jazayeri, in his capacity as a senior figure within the Iranian armed forces, and his position as official spokesman, was responsible for supporting and promoting the repression of protests in 2009. He has openly called for repression of foreign mass media outlets, Iranians working for such outlets and the political opposition, and issued threats against protestors, both inside and outside of Iran. In 2010, he urged the passing of tougher laws against Iranians who cooperate with foreign media sources. He was responsible for the support and promotion of serious human rights violations in Iran, including the violation of freedom of expression and assembly. (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 |
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| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Iran |
| Date listed | 12/10/2011 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:12185 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Advisor to the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
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| Source identifier | ofsi:12185 |
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