OFSI sanctions listing
Yusuf ABU-AL-KARKH
Yusuf ABU-AL-KARKH is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Counter-Terrorism (International) programme, listed on 17/10/2011. Deputy Commander. 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):CTI0013. Links to IRGC5: Soleimani, Arbabsiar, Abdollahi and Shahlai (UK Statement of Reasons):Abdul Reza Shahlai is Deputy Commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) implicated in acts of terrorism, including through support for designated terrorist organisations. He has been accused of coordinating the attempted assassination of Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi ambassador to the US in 2011. (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) — Counter-Terrorism (International) |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Counter-Terrorism (International) |
| Date listed | 17/10/2011 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:12208 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Deputy Commander |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 00/00/1957 |
| Place of birth | Iran |
| Nationality / country | Iran |
| Address(es) | Kermanshah · Iran |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:12208 |
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