OFSI sanctions listing
MEHRDADA AKHLAGHI KETABACHI
MEHRDADA AKHLAGHI KETABACHI is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Iran (Nuclear) programme, listed on 18/10/2023. Director of AIO and the Head of SBIG. 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):INU0283. (UN Ref):IRi.020. Mehrdada Akhlaghi Ketabachi was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of the resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as: Persons involved in nuclear or ballistic missile activities. (Head of SBIG, which is designated under resolution 1737 (2006) for its role in the ballistic missile programme) (UK Statement of Reasons):Mehrada Akhlaghi KETABACHI is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Mehrada Akhlaghi KETABACHI is or has been engaging in, providing support for or facilitating the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. (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 (Nuclear) |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Iran (Nuclear) |
| Date listed | 18/10/2023 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:16168 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Director of AIO and the Head of SBIG |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10/09/1958 |
| Nationality / country | Iran |
| Passport(s) | A0030940 |
| Address(es) | AIO, Langare Street, Nobonyad Square, Tehran · Iran |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:16168 |
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