# Official Journal L 318I/2022

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6512 December 2022 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 318I

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6512 December 2022

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2428 of 12 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran | 1 |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2429 of 12 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | 13 |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2430 of 12 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine | 20 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2431 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | 25 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2432 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine | 32 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2433 of 12 December 2022 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran | 36 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2428 of 12 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2429 of 12 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2430 of 12 December 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

20

DECISIONS

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2431 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

25

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2432 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

32

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Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2433 of 12 December 2022 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

36

| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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REGULATIONS

| 12.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 318/1 |
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12.12.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

LI 318/1

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2428

of 12 December 2022

implementing Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 of 12 April 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Iran (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 12 April 2011, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 359/2011. |
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(1)

On 12 April 2011, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 359/2011.

| (2) | On 25 September 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the Union deploring the widespread and disproportionate use of force by the Iranian security forces against non-violent protestors, noting that it had resulted in the loss of lives as well as a large number of injuries. The declaration also spelled out that those responsible for the killing of Mahsa Amini must be held accountable, and called on the Iranian authorities to ensure transparent and credible investigations to clarify the number of deaths and arrests, to release all non-violent protestors and to provide due process to all detainees. Furthermore, the declaration stressed that Iran’s decision to severely restrict internet access and block instant messaging platforms blatantly violates freedom of expression. Finally, the declaration stated that the Union will consider all the options at its disposal to address the killing of Mahsa Amini and the way Iranian security forces have responded to the ensuing demonstrations. |
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(2)

On 25 September 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the Union deploring the widespread and disproportionate use of force by the Iranian security forces against non-violent protestors, noting that it had resulted in the loss of lives as well as a large number of injuries. The declaration also spelled out that those responsible for the killing of Mahsa Amini must be held accountable, and called on the Iranian authorities to ensure transparent and credible investigations to clarify the number of deaths and arrests, to release all non-violent protestors and to provide due process to all detainees. Furthermore, the declaration stressed that Iran’s decision to severely restrict internet access and block instant messaging platforms blatantly violates freedom of expression. Finally, the declaration stated that the Union will consider all the options at its disposal to address the killing of Mahsa Amini and the way Iranian security forces have responded to the ensuing demonstrations.

| (3) | In this context, and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, 20 persons and one entity should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 359/2011. |
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(3)

In this context, and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, 20 persons and one entity should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 359/2011.

| (4) | Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(4)

Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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(1)  
  OJ L 100, 14.4.2011, p. 1.

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ANNEX

The following persons and entity are added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 359/2011:

Persons

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
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| ‘136. | JEBELLI Peyman
  پیمان جبلی | DOB: 25.1.1967
  POB: Tehran, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Function: Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) | Peyman Jebelli is the Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.
  IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash. As Director of IRIB, Jebelli is responsible for IRIB’s actions and news content. | 12.12.2022 |
| | | | Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Jebelli continues to act in his position. His appointment as director of Iran’s main official news source was authorised by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and indicates ideological proximity to the regime.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | |
| 137. | REZVANI Ali
  رضوانی علی | DOB: 1984
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and news anchor/presenter on political and security affairs | Ali Rezvani is a reporter for Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and news anchor/presenter on IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news programme.
  IRIB is a state-controlled Iranian media organisation and tasked with spreading government information. IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news broadcast, which airs on Channel 2, is the country’s leading news programme and considered to be IRIB’s primary platform for implementing the agendas of security forces, including the Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Documented cases show that the 20.30 news airs forced confessions. | 12.12.2022 |
| | | | In his capacity as IRIB reporter, Ali Rezvani participates in interrogations leading to forced confessions, thereby directly engaging in and facilitating serious human rights violations. In his capacity as news anchor of the 20.30 news, Rezvani promotes the Iranian security forces’ agenda, which condones serious human rights violations such as torture and arbitrary arrests and detention. Rezvani also peddles propaganda against critics in order to intimidate them and to justify and encourage their ill-treatment, thereby violating their right to free expression.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | |
| 138. | ZABIHPOUR Ameneh Sadat
  ذبیح پور آمنه سادات | DOB: 7.8.1984
  POB: Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: female
  Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB
  Passport no: 09324611 | Ameneh Sadat Zabihpour is the head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB, which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.
  IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.
  Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Zabihpour continues to act in her position. She has interrogated critics of the regime and produced forced confession videos.
  She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 139. | KHATAMI Seyyed Ahmad
  خاتمی سید احمد | DOB: 8.5.1960
  POB: Semnan, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Function: Friday-prayer imam, member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership | Seyyed Ahmad Khatami is a hard-line cleric and an influential Friday-prayer imam in Tehran. Khatami is also a member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership, an Iranian entity that is itself implicated in human rights violations for its neglect in upholding constitutional provisions.
  As a cleric close to the state authorities and with a large audience, he leverages his position to verbally attack and incite violence against protesters. He not only defends the repressive actions of the security forces of Iran but has also on several occasions urged for even harsher treatment of protesters, including the death sentence.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 140. | MIRAHMADI Seyyed Majid
  مجید سید میراحمدی | POB: Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Deputy Minister of Interior of Iran | Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mirahmadi is Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior, responsible for overseeing Iran’s security and police forces, actors that are involved in serious human rights violations in Iran.
  Iran’s security and police forces are violently clamping down on protests, shooting directly at peaceful protesters and arbitrarily arresting people with total disregard for their human rights.
  In his statements, Mirahmadi refers to the protests as riots that have to end, and criminalises and threatens those participating in peaceful protests. He is also personally whitewashing the serious human rights violations committed by forces under his authority, – for example, by claiming that 16-year-old protester Nika Shakrami committed suicide. Reports indicate that it is very likely that she died at the hands of security forces.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 141. | MOUSAVI Sayyed Abdolrahim
  موسوی سید عبدالرحیم | DOB: 1959/1960
  POB: Qom, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Major General
  Function: Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army | Major General Sayyed Abdolrahim Mousavi is the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army. In this capacity, he bears responsibility for the Iranian Army’s involvement in the regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests.
  On several occasions, Mousavi described the protests in Iran as riots organised and planned by the enemies of Iran, thereby framing the protests as a national security threat. He used threatening language directed at participants in the protest movement. He also praised the Iranian security forces’ violent response to protesters, describing it as an effective way to neutralise Iran’s enemies.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 142. | BORMAHANI Mohsen
  محسن برمهانی | DOB: 24.5.1979
  POB: Neishabur, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Passport no: A54062245 (Iran), expires 12.7.2026
  National ID no: 1063893488 (Iran)
  Function: Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) | Mohsen Bormahani is the Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which acts as a regime mouthpiece.
  In his position, Bormahani holds responsibility for IRIB content. IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.
  Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests in Iran, Bormahani continues to act in his position as Deputy Director and in recent statements has defended the regime.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 143. | JOKAR Morteza
  جوکار مرتضا
  (a.k.a. JOWKAR Morteza) | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Colonel
  Function: deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province | Colonel Morteza Jokar is the deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
  In this function, he is responsible for directing the violent crackdown on civilian protesters in Sistan and Baluchestan province following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022. Forces under his command are responsible for firing live ammunition at protesters during the 30 September 2022 massacre in Zahedan and the 4 November 2022 massacre in Khash, in which dozens of people were killed and wounded. Other violent crackdowns on protests in other provincial cities (Saravan, Chabahar, Iranshahr, Rask, Sarbaz and others) also took place under his control during the autumn of 2022.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 144. | SOURI Majid
  سوری مجید | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Colonel
  Function: Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province | Colonel Majid Souri is the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province.
  He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, especially in the city of Khorramabad, where people gathered to mourn the death of Nika Shakrami, an Iranian teenager who disappeared soon after Mahsa Amini’s death.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 145. | KARIMI Mohsen
  کریمی محصن | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province | Brigadier General Mohsen Karimi is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province.
  He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, which also led to the death of 19-year-old Mehrshad Shahidi in an IRGC detention centre in Arak.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 146. | HEYDARNIA Alireza
  حیدرنیا علیرضا | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province | Brigadier General Alireza Heydarnia is the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province.
  The IRGC is responsible for the violent repression of protesters, in particular in the city of Karaj, Alborz, in 2022. In that city, security forces cracked down on protesters on the occasion of rallies to honour the victims of the protests on the 40th day after their death. On 17 October 2022, security forces in Karaj abducted from hospital and repeatedly raped Armita Abbasi, a 20-year-old girl.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 147. | GARSHASBI Amanollah
  گرشاسبی امانالله | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province | Brigadier General Amanollah Garshasbi is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The Salaman provincial corps is under his command.
  Sistan and Baluchestan province have seen some of the most violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. On 30 September 2022, the province capital Zahedan witnessed “bloody Friday”, when security forces opened fire on a protest forming in Zahedan around Friday prayer. It is estimated that at least 70 protestors were shot and killed. Since then, violence against participants in protests has continued.
  Garshasbi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 148. | REYHANI Bahman
  بهمن ریحانی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province. | Brigadier General Bahman Reyhani is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province. The Hazrat Nabi Akram provincial corps is under his command.
  Kermanshah province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. Reyhani is among those responsible for the IRGC violence against protestors in Kermanshah province.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 149. | SHAHSAVARI Habib
  شهسواری حبیب | DOB: 1963/1964
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada provincial corps in West Azerbaijan province | Brigadier General Habib Shahsavari is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada ground troops corps for the province of West Azerbaijan.
  IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in the West Azerbaijan towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan. IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations in the towns of Mahabad and Bukan killed four and 12 people respectively.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 150. | ABDOLLAHPOUR Mohammad
  عبدللاهپور محمد | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province | Brigadier General Mohammad Abdollahpour is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province.
  Gilan province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including by IRGC forces under Abdollahpour’s command, during the 2022 protests.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 151. | MOSLEMI Siavash
  مسلمی سیاوش | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province | Brigadier General Siavash Moslemi has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province since June 2020.
  In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters and in those operations used disproportionate force. As commander of the troops engaged, Moslemi is among those responsible for violence against protesters.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 152. | ZULQADR Ahmad
  ذوالقدر احمد | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province | Brigadier General Ahmad Zulqadr has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province since November 2020. He is also the deputy commander of the IRGC corps in Tehran city.
  According to media reports, Zulqadr was chosen for the post especially because of his expertise in suppressing protests. In 2022, repression against protesters in Tehran was particularly violent.
  As commander of IRGC troops engaged in said violence against protesters, he is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 153. | KASHKOULI Morteza
  کشکولی مرتضی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province | Brigadier General Morteza Kashkouli is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province.
  In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, operations were conducted in the town of Khorramabad in Lorestan. IRGC troops used disproportionate force in these operations, using live ammunition against protesters.
  As commander of those IRGC forces, Kashkouli is among those responsible for said violence. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 154. | BAYAT Isa
  بیات عیسی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Colonel
  Function: Commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province | Colonel Isa Bayat has been the commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, since June 2022.
  In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in Mahabad, using disproportionate force and leading to the killing of four people.
  As commander of an IRGC unit conducting said operations, Bayat is responsible for violence against protesters. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 155. | ASANLOO Mohammad Taghi
  آصانلو محمد تقی | POB: Zanjan province, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran | Brigadier General Mohammad Taghi Asanloo is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran, responsible for the provinces of Kordestan and West Azerbaijan.
  Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada headquarters has the specific mission of suppressing unrest in the Kurdish regions in Northwest Iran. In 2022, under Asanloo’s command, IRGC troops in this area conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish region of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, IRGC troops under Asanloo’s command conducted such operations against protesters in the towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan.
  IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions have led to the killing of 42 people since 15 November 2022.
  As commander of IRGC troops in the region, Asanloo is responsible for violence against protesters conducted by his troops. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022’ |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘136.

JEBELLI Peyman

پیمان جبلی

DOB: 25.1.1967

POB: Tehran, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Function: Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

Peyman Jebelli is the Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.

IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash. As Director of IRIB, Jebelli is responsible for IRIB’s actions and news content.

12.12.2022

Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Jebelli continues to act in his position. His appointment as director of Iran’s main official news source was authorised by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and indicates ideological proximity to the regime.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

137.

REZVANI Ali

رضوانی علی

DOB: 1984

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and news anchor/presenter on political and security affairs

Ali Rezvani is a reporter for Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and news anchor/presenter on IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news programme.

IRIB is a state-controlled Iranian media organisation and tasked with spreading government information. IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news broadcast, which airs on Channel 2, is the country’s leading news programme and considered to be IRIB’s primary platform for implementing the agendas of security forces, including the Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Documented cases show that the 20.30 news airs forced confessions.

12.12.2022

In his capacity as IRIB reporter, Ali Rezvani participates in interrogations leading to forced confessions, thereby directly engaging in and facilitating serious human rights violations. In his capacity as news anchor of the 20.30 news, Rezvani promotes the Iranian security forces’ agenda, which condones serious human rights violations such as torture and arbitrary arrests and detention. Rezvani also peddles propaganda against critics in order to intimidate them and to justify and encourage their ill-treatment, thereby violating their right to free expression.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

138.

ZABIHPOUR Ameneh Sadat

ذبیح پور آمنه سادات

DOB: 7.8.1984

POB: Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: female

Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB

Passport no: 09324611

Ameneh Sadat Zabihpour is the head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB, which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.

IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.

Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Zabihpour continues to act in her position. She has interrogated critics of the regime and produced forced confession videos.

She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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139.

KHATAMI Seyyed Ahmad

خاتمی سید احمد

DOB: 8.5.1960

POB: Semnan, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Function: Friday-prayer imam, member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership

Seyyed Ahmad Khatami is a hard-line cleric and an influential Friday-prayer imam in Tehran. Khatami is also a member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership, an Iranian entity that is itself implicated in human rights violations for its neglect in upholding constitutional provisions.

As a cleric close to the state authorities and with a large audience, he leverages his position to verbally attack and incite violence against protesters. He not only defends the repressive actions of the security forces of Iran but has also on several occasions urged for even harsher treatment of protesters, including the death sentence.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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140.

MIRAHMADI Seyyed Majid

مجید سید میراحمدی

POB: Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Deputy Minister of Interior of Iran

Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mirahmadi is Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior, responsible for overseeing Iran’s security and police forces, actors that are involved in serious human rights violations in Iran.

Iran’s security and police forces are violently clamping down on protests, shooting directly at peaceful protesters and arbitrarily arresting people with total disregard for their human rights.

In his statements, Mirahmadi refers to the protests as riots that have to end, and criminalises and threatens those participating in peaceful protests. He is also personally whitewashing the serious human rights violations committed by forces under his authority, – for example, by claiming that 16-year-old protester Nika Shakrami committed suicide. Reports indicate that it is very likely that she died at the hands of security forces.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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141.

MOUSAVI Sayyed Abdolrahim

موسوی سید عبدالرحیم

DOB: 1959/1960

POB: Qom, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Major General

Function: Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army

Major General Sayyed Abdolrahim Mousavi is the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army. In this capacity, he bears responsibility for the Iranian Army’s involvement in the regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests.

On several occasions, Mousavi described the protests in Iran as riots organised and planned by the enemies of Iran, thereby framing the protests as a national security threat. He used threatening language directed at participants in the protest movement. He also praised the Iranian security forces’ violent response to protesters, describing it as an effective way to neutralise Iran’s enemies.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

142.

BORMAHANI Mohsen

محسن برمهانی

DOB: 24.5.1979

POB: Neishabur, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Passport no: A54062245 (Iran), expires 12.7.2026

National ID no: 1063893488 (Iran)

Function: Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

Mohsen Bormahani is the Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which acts as a regime mouthpiece.

In his position, Bormahani holds responsibility for IRIB content. IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.

Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests in Iran, Bormahani continues to act in his position as Deputy Director and in recent statements has defended the regime.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

143.

JOKAR Morteza

جوکار مرتضا

(a.k.a. JOWKAR Morteza)

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Colonel

Function: deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province

Colonel Morteza Jokar is the deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

In this function, he is responsible for directing the violent crackdown on civilian protesters in Sistan and Baluchestan province following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022. Forces under his command are responsible for firing live ammunition at protesters during the 30 September 2022 massacre in Zahedan and the 4 November 2022 massacre in Khash, in which dozens of people were killed and wounded. Other violent crackdowns on protests in other provincial cities (Saravan, Chabahar, Iranshahr, Rask, Sarbaz and others) also took place under his control during the autumn of 2022.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

144.

SOURI Majid

سوری مجید

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Colonel

Function: Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province

Colonel Majid Souri is the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province.

He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, especially in the city of Khorramabad, where people gathered to mourn the death of Nika Shakrami, an Iranian teenager who disappeared soon after Mahsa Amini’s death.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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145.

KARIMI Mohsen

کریمی محصن

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province

Brigadier General Mohsen Karimi is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province.

He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, which also led to the death of 19-year-old Mehrshad Shahidi in an IRGC detention centre in Arak.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

146.

HEYDARNIA Alireza

حیدرنیا علیرضا

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province

Brigadier General Alireza Heydarnia is the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province.

The IRGC is responsible for the violent repression of protesters, in particular in the city of Karaj, Alborz, in 2022. In that city, security forces cracked down on protesters on the occasion of rallies to honour the victims of the protests on the 40th day after their death. On 17 October 2022, security forces in Karaj abducted from hospital and repeatedly raped Armita Abbasi, a 20-year-old girl.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

147.

GARSHASBI Amanollah

گرشاسبی امانالله

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province

Brigadier General Amanollah Garshasbi is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The Salaman provincial corps is under his command.

Sistan and Baluchestan province have seen some of the most violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. On 30 September 2022, the province capital Zahedan witnessed “bloody Friday”, when security forces opened fire on a protest forming in Zahedan around Friday prayer. It is estimated that at least 70 protestors were shot and killed. Since then, violence against participants in protests has continued.

Garshasbi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

148.

REYHANI Bahman

بهمن ریحانی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province.

Brigadier General Bahman Reyhani is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province. The Hazrat Nabi Akram provincial corps is under his command.

Kermanshah province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. Reyhani is among those responsible for the IRGC violence against protestors in Kermanshah province.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

149.

SHAHSAVARI Habib

شهسواری حبیب

DOB: 1963/1964

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada provincial corps in West Azerbaijan province

Brigadier General Habib Shahsavari is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada ground troops corps for the province of West Azerbaijan.

IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in the West Azerbaijan towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan. IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations in the towns of Mahabad and Bukan killed four and 12 people respectively.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

150.

ABDOLLAHPOUR Mohammad

عبدللاهپور محمد

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province

Brigadier General Mohammad Abdollahpour is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province.

Gilan province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including by IRGC forces under Abdollahpour’s command, during the 2022 protests.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

151.

MOSLEMI Siavash

مسلمی سیاوش

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province

Brigadier General Siavash Moslemi has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province since June 2020.

In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters and in those operations used disproportionate force. As commander of the troops engaged, Moslemi is among those responsible for violence against protesters.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

152.

ZULQADR Ahmad

ذوالقدر احمد

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province

Brigadier General Ahmad Zulqadr has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province since November 2020. He is also the deputy commander of the IRGC corps in Tehran city.

According to media reports, Zulqadr was chosen for the post especially because of his expertise in suppressing protests. In 2022, repression against protesters in Tehran was particularly violent.

As commander of IRGC troops engaged in said violence against protesters, he is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

153.

KASHKOULI Morteza

کشکولی مرتضی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province

Brigadier General Morteza Kashkouli is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province.

In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, operations were conducted in the town of Khorramabad in Lorestan. IRGC troops used disproportionate force in these operations, using live ammunition against protesters.

As commander of those IRGC forces, Kashkouli is among those responsible for said violence. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

154.

BAYAT Isa

بیات عیسی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Colonel

Function: Commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province

Colonel Isa Bayat has been the commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, since June 2022.

In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in Mahabad, using disproportionate force and leading to the killing of four people.

As commander of an IRGC unit conducting said operations, Bayat is responsible for violence against protesters. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022

155.

ASANLOO Mohammad Taghi

آصانلو محمد تقی

POB: Zanjan province, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran

Brigadier General Mohammad Taghi Asanloo is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran, responsible for the provinces of Kordestan and West Azerbaijan.

Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada headquarters has the specific mission of suppressing unrest in the Kurdish regions in Northwest Iran. In 2022, under Asanloo’s command, IRGC troops in this area conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish region of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, IRGC troops under Asanloo’s command conducted such operations against protesters in the towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan.

IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions have led to the killing of 42 people since 15 November 2022.

As commander of IRGC troops in the region, Asanloo is responsible for violence against protesters conducted by his troops. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022’

Entities

| | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘12. | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
  سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران | Address: Jamejam Street, Valiasr Avenue, 19395 - 3333 Tehran, Iran
  Type of entity: state-owned broadcasting company
  Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is a state-owned broadcasting company notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.
  IRIB is responsible for producing and broadcasting the forced confessions of detainees, including journalists, political activists, and persons belonging to Kurdish and Arab minorities, thereby violating internationally recognised rights to a fair trial and due process.
  IRIB is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022’ |

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘12.

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران

Address: Jamejam Street, Valiasr Avenue, 19395 - 3333 Tehran, Iran

Type of entity: state-owned broadcasting company

Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is a state-owned broadcasting company notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.

IRIB is responsible for producing and broadcasting the forced confessions of detainees, including journalists, political activists, and persons belonging to Kurdish and Arab minorities, thereby violating internationally recognised rights to a fair trial and due process.

IRIB is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

12.12.2022’

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| 12.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 318/13 |
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12.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 318/13

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2429

of 12 December 2022

implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 of 30 August 2017 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and repealing Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 (1), and in particular Article 47 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 30 August 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1509. |
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(1)

On 30 August 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1509.

| (2) | In its conclusions of 17 July 2017, the Council stated that the Union would consider further appropriate responses to actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) that undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime, in particular through additional autonomous restrictive measures. |
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(2)

In its conclusions of 17 July 2017, the Council stated that the Union would consider further appropriate responses to actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) that undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime, in particular through additional autonomous restrictive measures.

| (3) | On 22 December 2017, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 2397 (2017), whereby it reaffirmed that the DPRK: is not to conduct any further launches that use ballistic missile technology, nuclear tests, or any other provocation; is to immediately suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme and in that context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium on all missile launches; is to immediately abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, and immediately cease all related activities; and is to abandon any other existing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. |
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(3)

On 22 December 2017, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 2397 (2017), whereby it reaffirmed that the DPRK: is not to conduct any further launches that use ballistic missile technology, nuclear tests, or any other provocation; is to immediately suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme and in that context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium on all missile launches; is to immediately abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, and immediately cease all related activities; and is to abandon any other existing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.

| (4) | Between 5 January and 18 November 2022, the DPRK launched at least 63 ballistic missiles, including multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles. |
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(4)

Between 5 January and 18 November 2022, the DPRK launched at least 63 ballistic missiles, including multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles.

| (5) | On 5 November 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) issued a statement on behalf of the Union condemning the significant increase in illegal missile launches by the DPRK, including an intercontinental ballistic missile and a short-range ballistic missile that landed south of the Northern Limit Line. The High Representative stated that those actions represented a dangerous escalation in the DPRK’s violations of UNSCRs and an alarming illustration of the DPRK’s intention to continue undermining the global non-proliferation regime, which poses a grave threat to all nations and undermines international and regional peace and security. The High Representative further stated that those actions demanded a resolute response from the UNSC and called for the full implementation of sanctions to prevent the DPRK from procuring finance, knowledge and materials to support its illegal weapons programme. On 19 November 2022, the High Representative issued another statement on behalf of the Union, condemning the DPRK’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone on 18 November and calling again upon the DPRK to comply with its obligations under the UNSCRs. The High Representative also reiterated the need for an appropriate UNSC response and recalled the duty for all UN Members to take action to fully implement sanctions imposed by the UNSC. |
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(5)

On 5 November 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) issued a statement on behalf of the Union condemning the significant increase in illegal missile launches by the DPRK, including an intercontinental ballistic missile and a short-range ballistic missile that landed south of the Northern Limit Line. The High Representative stated that those actions represented a dangerous escalation in the DPRK’s violations of UNSCRs and an alarming illustration of the DPRK’s intention to continue undermining the global non-proliferation regime, which poses a grave threat to all nations and undermines international and regional peace and security. The High Representative further stated that those actions demanded a resolute response from the UNSC and called for the full implementation of sanctions to prevent the DPRK from procuring finance, knowledge and materials to support its illegal weapons programme. On 19 November 2022, the High Representative issued another statement on behalf of the Union, condemning the DPRK’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone on 18 November and calling again upon the DPRK to comply with its obligations under the UNSCRs. The High Representative also reiterated the need for an appropriate UNSC response and recalled the duty for all UN Members to take action to fully implement sanctions imposed by the UNSC.

| (6) | In view of the continued ballistic-missile-related activities carried out by the DPRK, in violation of and with flagrant disregard for the relevant UNSCRs, eight individuals and four entities (including two vessels) should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annexes XV and XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509. |
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(6)

In view of the continued ballistic-missile-related activities carried out by the DPRK, in violation of and with flagrant disregard for the relevant UNSCRs, eight individuals and four entities (including two vessels) should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annexes XV and XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509.

| (7) | Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(7)

Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annexes XV and XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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  OJ L 224, 31.8.2017, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Annex XV is amended as follows:






  (a) | under the heading ‘(a) Natural persons designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)’, the following entries are added: | Name (and possible aliases) | Alias | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘32. | KIM Kwang Yon 김광연 | | DOB: 30.7.1966
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Passport number : 563210059 (expired 2018); 654410104 (expired 2019) | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) in Southern Africa, KIM Kwang Yon takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 33. | KIM Su Il
  김수일 | | DOB: 4.3.1985
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Passport number: 108220348; 745220480
  Address: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | 12.12.2022 | Since 2016, KIM Su Il has been an agent in Viet Nam for the Munitions Industry Department, performing economic, trading, mining and shipping activities associated with the Department’s business activities to earn foreign currency for the DPRK. He is involved in the export of DPRK products such as anthracite and titanium concentrate. He also earned foreign currency by importing and exporting raw materials to and from the DPRK and exporting Vietnamese goods to China and other countries. He is therefore responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
| 34. | PAK Kwang Hun 박광훈 | BAK Gwang Hun | DOB: 1970
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), PAK Kwang Hun takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 35. | KIM Ho Kyu 김호규 | KIM Ho Gyu | DOB: 15.9.1970
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Address: DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation
  Function or profession : Representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong)
  Deputy Consul at DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), KIM Ho Kyu takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 36. | JONG Yong Nam
  정영남 | | DOB: 26.1.1966
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Passport number: PS 927120050
  Address: Minsk, Belarus
  Function or profession: Representative in Minsk of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences of the DPRK | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative in Minsk, Belarus, of an organisation with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in the DPRK, JONG Yong Nam takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ |

(1)

Annex XV is amended as follows:

(a)

under the heading ‘(a) Natural persons designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)’, the following entries are added:

Name (and possible aliases)

Alias

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

‘32.

KIM Kwang Yon 김광연

DOB: 30.7.1966

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport number : 563210059 (expired 2018); 654410104 (expired 2019)

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) in Southern Africa, KIM Kwang Yon takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

33.

KIM Su Il

김수일

DOB: 4.3.1985

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport number: 108220348; 745220480

Address: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

12.12.2022

Since 2016, KIM Su Il has been an agent in Viet Nam for the Munitions Industry Department, performing economic, trading, mining and shipping activities associated with the Department’s business activities to earn foreign currency for the DPRK. He is involved in the export of DPRK products such as anthracite and titanium concentrate. He also earned foreign currency by importing and exporting raw materials to and from the DPRK and exporting Vietnamese goods to China and other countries. He is therefore responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes.

34.

PAK Kwang Hun 박광훈

BAK Gwang Hun

DOB: 1970

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), PAK Kwang Hun takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

35.

KIM Ho Kyu 김호규

KIM Ho Gyu

DOB: 15.9.1970

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Address: DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation

Function or profession : Representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong)

Deputy Consul at DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), KIM Ho Kyu takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

36.

JONG Yong Nam

정영남

DOB: 26.1.1966

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport number: PS 927120050

Address: Minsk, Belarus

Function or profession: Representative in Minsk of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences of the DPRK

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative in Minsk, Belarus, of an organisation with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in the DPRK, JONG Yong Nam takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’

| (b) | under the heading ‘(b) Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)’, the following entry is added: | Name (and possible aliases) | Alias | Location | Date of designation | Reasons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘6. | Ministry of Rocket Industry
  로케트공업부 | Rocket Industry Department | Pyongchon, DPRK | 12.12.2022 | The UN Panel of Experts received information on an individual employed by companies linked to the Ministry of Rocket Industry who is involved in the procurement of finance through the sale of voice-phishing hacking applications. The UN Panel of Experts has also received information from multiple UN Member States on an individual procuring aluminium powder and other commodities known to be used in solid-fuel propellant for the Ministry of Rocket Industry. The UN Panel reports that the Ministry of Rocket Industry is an agency of the Munitions Industry Department. As the Munitions Industry Department is responsible for the development of nuclear and missile technology, the funding procured by the Ministry of Rocket Industry could be used to support the development of nuclear and missile technology prohibited by UNSCRs.’ |

(b)

under the heading ‘(b) Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)’, the following entry is added:

Name (and possible aliases)

Alias

Location

Date of designation

Reasons

‘6.

Ministry of Rocket Industry

로케트공업부

Rocket Industry Department

Pyongchon, DPRK

12.12.2022

The UN Panel of Experts received information on an individual employed by companies linked to the Ministry of Rocket Industry who is involved in the procurement of finance through the sale of voice-phishing hacking applications. The UN Panel of Experts has also received information from multiple UN Member States on an individual procuring aluminium powder and other commodities known to be used in solid-fuel propellant for the Ministry of Rocket Industry. The UN Panel reports that the Ministry of Rocket Industry is an agency of the Munitions Industry Department. As the Munitions Industry Department is responsible for the development of nuclear and missile technology, the funding procured by the Ministry of Rocket Industry could be used to support the development of nuclear and missile technology prohibited by UNSCRs.’

| (c) | the following headings are added:






  ‘(d) | Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (b) of Article 34(4) |
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(c)

the following headings are added:

‘(d)

Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (b) of Article 34(4)

| (e) | Natural persons designated in accordance with point (c) of Article 34(4)’; |
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(e)

Natural persons designated in accordance with point (c) of Article 34(4)’;

| (d) | the following heading and entries are added:






  ‘(f) | Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (c) of Article 34(4) | Name | Alias | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Unica | | Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker
  Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China
  IMO: 8514306 | 12.12.2022 | The oil tanker and delivery vessel Unica actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the DPRK, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). Unica is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.
  Unica is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 2. | New Konk | | Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker
  Owner: New Konk Ocean International Company Limited
  Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China
  IMO: 9036387 | 12.12.2022 | The oil tanker and delivery vessel New Konk actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). New Konk is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.
  New Konk is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ |

(d)

the following heading and entries are added:

‘(f)

Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (c) of Article 34(4)

Name

Alias

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

1.

Unica

Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker

Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China

IMO: 8514306

12.12.2022

The oil tanker and delivery vessel Unica actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the DPRK, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). Unica is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.

Unica is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

2.

New Konk

Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker

Owner: New Konk Ocean International Company Limited

Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China

IMO: 9036387

12.12.2022

The oil tanker and delivery vessel New Konk actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). New Konk is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.

New Konk is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’

| (2) | Annex XVI is amended as follows:






  (a) | under the heading ‘(a) Natural persons’, the following entries are added: | Name (and possible aliases) | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘29. | KIL Jong Hun | DOB: 7.8.1965 / 20.2.1972
  Passport number: 563410081 / 472410022
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), Kil Jong Hun is responsible for providing assistance in arms procurement for Equatorial Guinea, thus evading the international arms embargo set out in relevant UNSCRs. He has been under US sanctions since 2015. Previously employed as the representative of the designated entity KOMID in Namibia under diplomatic status, he has set up a bank account in South Africa. Due to his position, he continues his proliferation activities for KOMID, providing valuable finance for the DPRK despite international sanctions. |
| 30. | PYON Kwang Chol | DOB: 16.9.1964
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 31. | O Yong Ho | DOB: 25.12.1961
  Passport number: 108410041
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative in Moscow, Russian Federation, with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences, O Yong Ho takes part, under diplomatic status, in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ |

(2)

Annex XVI is amended as follows:

(a)

under the heading ‘(a) Natural persons’, the following entries are added:

Name (and possible aliases)

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

‘29.

KIL Jong Hun

DOB: 7.8.1965 / 20.2.1972

Passport number: 563410081 / 472410022

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), Kil Jong Hun is responsible for providing assistance in arms procurement for Equatorial Guinea, thus evading the international arms embargo set out in relevant UNSCRs. He has been under US sanctions since 2015. Previously employed as the representative of the designated entity KOMID in Namibia under diplomatic status, he has set up a bank account in South Africa. Due to his position, he continues his proliferation activities for KOMID, providing valuable finance for the DPRK despite international sanctions.

30.

PYON Kwang Chol

DOB: 16.9.1964

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

31.

O Yong Ho

DOB: 25.12.1961

Passport number: 108410041

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative in Moscow, Russian Federation, with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences, O Yong Ho takes part, under diplomatic status, in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’

| (b) | under the heading ‘(b) Legal persons, entities and bodies’, the following entry is added: | Name (and possible aliases) | Location | Date of designation | Reasons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘9. | Korea Rounsan Trading Corporation
  로은산무역회사 | | 12.12.2022 | The Korean Rounsan Trading Corporation is a subordinate company of the Ministry of Rocket Industry of the DPRK. As such, the entity is directly involved in providing support for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. The company is particularly involved in establishing joint ventures in the DPRK, promoting large-scale projects with Chinese companies, sending DPRK workers, and managing the procurement of large European equipment.’ |

(b)

under the heading ‘(b) Legal persons, entities and bodies’, the following entry is added:

Name (and possible aliases)

Location

Date of designation

Reasons

‘9.

Korea Rounsan Trading Corporation

로은산무역회사

12.12.2022

The Korean Rounsan Trading Corporation is a subordinate company of the Ministry of Rocket Industry of the DPRK. As such, the entity is directly involved in providing support for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. The company is particularly involved in establishing joint ventures in the DPRK, promoting large-scale projects with Chinese companies, sending DPRK workers, and managing the procurement of large European equipment.’

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| 12.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 318/20 |
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12.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 318/20

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/2430

of 12 December 2022

implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (1), and in particular Article 14(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. |
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(1)

On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.

| (2) | The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. |
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(2)

The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

| (3) | Iran provides military support for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that four individuals and four entities involved in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. |
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(3)

Iran provides military support for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that four individuals and four entities involved in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.

| (4) | Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(4)

Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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(1)  
  OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 6.

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ANNEX

The following persons and entities are added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 269/2014:

Persons

| | Names | Identifying information | Statement of Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘1268. | Yousef ABOUTALEBI
  یوسف ابوطالبی | DOB: 29.5.1983
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Position: Managing Director of Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado) | Yousef Aboutalebi is the managing director of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado), an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) components and in importing and exporting commercial goods.
  Mado is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Through Mado, Aboutalebi has procured UAV engines destined for military use by the IRGC and IRGC-linked entities.
  Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Yousef Aboutalebi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1269. | Ali Reza BALALI
  علیرضا بلالی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Position: Officer
  and counsellor to the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh | Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer and counsellor to the EU-listed chief of the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh.
  Balali has organised and promoted an event to display and train with military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Kashan, Iran in August 2022, to which Russian forces were invited and in which they participated. In so doing, he supported Russian forces in using Iranian UAVs in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1270. | Abdollah MEHRABI
  عبدلله مهرابی | DOB: 22.12.1961
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Position: Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization | Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization and former co-owner of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado).
  Mehrabi has procured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engines from Mado for use by the IRGC AF Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization. Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1271. | Hamid VAHEDI
  حمید واحدی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Position: Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force | Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force.
  In this position, he is involved in decision-making concerning the Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme, UAV exports and defence cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, all of which have led to Iranian UAVs being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022’ |

Names

Identifying information

Statement of Reasons

Date of listing

‘1268.

Yousef ABOUTALEBI

یوسف ابوطالبی

DOB: 29.5.1983

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Position: Managing Director of Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado)

Yousef Aboutalebi is the managing director of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado), an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) components and in importing and exporting commercial goods.

Mado is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Through Mado, Aboutalebi has procured UAV engines destined for military use by the IRGC and IRGC-linked entities.

Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Yousef Aboutalebi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

1269.

Ali Reza BALALI

علیرضا بلالی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Position: Officer

and counsellor to the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh

Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer and counsellor to the EU-listed chief of the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

Balali has organised and promoted an event to display and train with military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Kashan, Iran in August 2022, to which Russian forces were invited and in which they participated. In so doing, he supported Russian forces in using Iranian UAVs in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

1270.

Abdollah MEHRABI

عبدلله مهرابی

DOB: 22.12.1961

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Position: Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization

Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization and former co-owner of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado).

Mehrabi has procured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engines from Mado for use by the IRGC AF Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization. Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

1271.

Hamid VAHEDI

حمید واحدی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Position: Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force

Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force.

In this position, he is involved in decision-making concerning the Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme, UAV exports and defence cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, all of which have led to Iranian UAVs being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022’

Entities

| | Names | Identifying information | Statement of Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘122. | Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA)

  طراحی و ساخت موتور هواپیما | Address: Shishesh Mina Street, Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran
  Registration number: 14005160213
  Principal place of business: Iran | Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA) is an Iranian company.
  DAMA is involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) programme, which is owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF). DAMA is a front company that carried out covert procurement activities for Iran’s Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA), an entity affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
  Iran has sold several kinds of UAVs to the Russian Federation, including Shahed 171, developed by DAMA. The Shahed-171 UAVs were used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, DAMA is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 123. | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO)

  سازمان جهاد خودکفایی و تحقیقات سپاه | Address: Teheran and Isfahan, Iran
  Type of entity: Military contractor
  Place of registration: Tehran, Iran
  Date of registration: 1993
  Principal place of business: Iran
  Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO) is a research and development unit that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment.
  As part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC SSJO has been involved in research and development and procurement activities linked to the development of Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), some of which are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, the IRGC SSJO is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 124. | Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado)

  شرکت اوژه پرواز مادو نفر (مادو)

  a.k.a. Owj Parvaz Mado Nafar Company LLC | Address: Qom, No. 1106, 11 Hemmat Corner, Hemmat Square, Hemmat Boulevard, Shokuhieh Industrial Town, Qom Province, 3718116354, Iran | Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado) is an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components.
  Mado has produced UAV engines for entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including engines used in Shahed-136 UAVs. Shahed-136 UAVs are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine, under the name Geran-2.
  Therefore, Mado is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 125. | Paravar Pars Company

  شرکت پراور پارس

  a.k.a. Paravar Pars Aerospace Research and Engineering Services; Paravar Pars Aerospace Research Institute; Paravar Pars Engineering and Services Aerospace Research Company; Paravar Pars; ParavarPars; Pravarpars Engineering Research and Design Company | Principal place of business: 13 km of Shahid Babaei Highway, after Imam Hossein University, next to Telo Road, Tehran, Iran
  Email: info@paravar-pars.com | Paravar Pars Company is closely associated with the Imam Hossein University, which is controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  Paravar Pars Company has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Paravar Pars Company is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022’ |

Names

Identifying information

Statement of Reasons

Date of listing

‘122.

Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA)

طراحی و ساخت موتور هواپیما

Address: Shishesh Mina Street, Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran

Registration number: 14005160213

Principal place of business: Iran

Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA) is an Iranian company.

DAMA is involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) programme, which is owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF). DAMA is a front company that carried out covert procurement activities for Iran’s Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA), an entity affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).

Iran has sold several kinds of UAVs to the Russian Federation, including Shahed 171, developed by DAMA. The Shahed-171 UAVs were used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, DAMA is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

123.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO)

سازمان جهاد خودکفایی و تحقیقات سپاه

Address: Teheran and Isfahan, Iran

Type of entity: Military contractor

Place of registration: Tehran, Iran

Date of registration: 1993

Principal place of business: Iran

Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO) is a research and development unit that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment.

As part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC SSJO has been involved in research and development and procurement activities linked to the development of Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), some of which are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, the IRGC SSJO is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

124.

Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado)

شرکت اوژه پرواز مادو نفر (مادو)

a.k.a. Owj Parvaz Mado Nafar Company LLC

Address: Qom, No. 1106, 11 Hemmat Corner, Hemmat Square, Hemmat Boulevard, Shokuhieh Industrial Town, Qom Province, 3718116354, Iran

Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado) is an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components.

Mado has produced UAV engines for entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including engines used in Shahed-136 UAVs. Shahed-136 UAVs are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine, under the name Geran-2.

Therefore, Mado is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

125.

Paravar Pars Company

شرکت پراور پارس

a.k.a. Paravar Pars Aerospace Research and Engineering Services; Paravar Pars Aerospace Research Institute; Paravar Pars Engineering and Services Aerospace Research Company; Paravar Pars; ParavarPars; Pravarpars Engineering Research and Design Company

Principal place of business: 13 km of Shahid Babaei Highway, after Imam Hossein University, next to Telo Road, Tehran, Iran

Email: info@paravar-pars.com

Paravar Pars Company is closely associated with the Imam Hossein University, which is controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Paravar Pars Company has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Paravar Pars Company is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022’

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DECISIONS

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12.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 318/25

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2431

of 12 December 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 (1). |
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(1)

On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 (1).

| (2) | In its conclusions of 17 July 2017, the Council stated that the Union would consider further appropriate responses to actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) that undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime, in particular through additional autonomous restrictive measures. |
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(2)

In its conclusions of 17 July 2017, the Council stated that the Union would consider further appropriate responses to actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) that undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime, in particular through additional autonomous restrictive measures.

| (3) | On 22 December 2017, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 2397 (2017), whereby it reaffirmed that the DPRK: is not to conduct any further launches that use ballistic missile technology, nuclear tests, or any other provocation; is to immediately suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme and in that context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium on all missile launches; is to immediately abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, and immediately cease all related activities; and is to abandon any other existing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. |
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(3)

On 22 December 2017, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 2397 (2017), whereby it reaffirmed that the DPRK: is not to conduct any further launches that use ballistic missile technology, nuclear tests, or any other provocation; is to immediately suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme and in that context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium on all missile launches; is to immediately abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, and immediately cease all related activities; and is to abandon any other existing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.

| (4) | Between 5 January and 18 November 2022, the DPRK launched at least 63 ballistic missiles, including multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles. |
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(4)

Between 5 January and 18 November 2022, the DPRK launched at least 63 ballistic missiles, including multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles.

| (5) | On 5 November 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) issued a statement on behalf of the Union condemning the significant increase in illegal missile launches by the DPRK, including an intercontinental ballistic missile and a short-range ballistic missile that landed south of the Northern Limit Line. The High Representative stated that those actions represented a dangerous escalation in the DPRK’s violations of UNSCRs and an alarming illustration of the DPRK’s intention to continue undermining the global non-proliferation regime, which poses a grave threat to all nations and undermines international and regional peace and security. The High Representative further stated that those actions demanded a resolute response from the UNSC and called for the full implementation of sanctions to prevent the DPRK from procuring finance, knowledge and materials to support its illegal weapons programme. On 19 November 2022, the High Representative issued another statement on behalf of the Union, condemning the DPRK’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone on 18 November and calling again upon the DPRK to comply with its obligations under the UNSCRs. The High Representative also reiterated the need for an appropriate UNSC response and recalled the duty for all UN Members to take action to fully implement sanctions imposed by the UNSC. |
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(5)

On 5 November 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) issued a statement on behalf of the Union condemning the significant increase in illegal missile launches by the DPRK, including an intercontinental ballistic missile and a short-range ballistic missile that landed south of the Northern Limit Line. The High Representative stated that those actions represented a dangerous escalation in the DPRK’s violations of UNSCRs and an alarming illustration of the DPRK’s intention to continue undermining the global non-proliferation regime, which poses a grave threat to all nations and undermines international and regional peace and security. The High Representative further stated that those actions demanded a resolute response from the UNSC and called for the full implementation of sanctions to prevent the DPRK from procuring finance, knowledge and materials to support its illegal weapons programme. On 19 November 2022, the High Representative issued another statement on behalf of the Union, condemning the DPRK’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone on 18 November and calling again upon the DPRK to comply with its obligations under the UNSCRs. The High Representative also reiterated the need for an appropriate UNSC response and recalled the duty for all UN Members to take action to fully implement sanctions imposed by the UNSC.

| (6) | In view of the continued ballistic-missile-related activities carried out by the DPRK, in violation of and with flagrant disregard for the relevant UNSCRs, eight individuals and four entities (including two vessels) should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annexes II and III to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. |
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(6)

In view of the continued ballistic-missile-related activities carried out by the DPRK, in violation of and with flagrant disregard for the relevant UNSCRs, eight individuals and four entities (including two vessels) should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annexes II and III to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

| (7) | Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(7)

Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annexes II and III to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79).

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ANNEX

Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Annex II is amended as follows:






  (a) | under the heading ‘I. Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them’, under the subheading ‘A. Persons’, the following entries are added: | Name | Alias | Identifying information | Date of designation | Statement of Reasons |
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| ‘32. | KIM Kwang Yon 김광연 | | DOB: 30.7.1966
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Passport number : 563210059 (expired 2018); 654410104 (expired 2019) | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) in Southern Africa, KIM Kwang Yon takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 33. | KIM Su Il
  김수일 | | DOB: 4.3.1985
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Passport number: 108220348; 745220480
  Address: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | 12.12.2022 | Since 2016, KIM Su Il has been an agent in Viet Nam for the Munitions Industry Department, performing economic, trading, mining and shipping activities associated with the Department’s business activities to earn foreign currency for the DPRK. He is involved in the export of DPRK products such as anthracite and titanium concentrate. He also earned foreign currency by importing and exporting raw materials to and from the DPRK and exporting Vietnamese goods to China and other countries. He is therefore responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
| 34. | PAK Kwang Hun 박광훈 | BAK Gwang Hun | DOB: 1970
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), PAK Kwang Hun takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 35. | KIM Ho Kyu 김호규 | KIM Ho Gyu | DOB: 15.9.1970
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Address: DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation
  Function or profession : Representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong)
  Deputy Consul at DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), KIM Ho Kyu takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 36. | JONG Yong Nam
  정영남 | | DOB: 26.1.1966
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male
  Passport number: PS 927120050
  Address: Minsk, Belarus
  Function or profession: Representative in Minsk of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences of the DPRK | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative in Minsk, Belarus, of an organisation with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in the DPRK, JONG Yong Nam takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ |

(1)

Annex II is amended as follows:

(a)

under the heading ‘I. Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them’, under the subheading ‘A. Persons’, the following entries are added:

Name

Alias

Identifying information

Date of designation

Statement of Reasons

‘32.

KIM Kwang Yon 김광연

DOB: 30.7.1966

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport number : 563210059 (expired 2018); 654410104 (expired 2019)

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) in Southern Africa, KIM Kwang Yon takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

33.

KIM Su Il

김수일

DOB: 4.3.1985

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport number: 108220348; 745220480

Address: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

12.12.2022

Since 2016, KIM Su Il has been an agent in Viet Nam for the Munitions Industry Department, performing economic, trading, mining and shipping activities associated with the Department’s business activities to earn foreign currency for the DPRK. He is involved in the export of DPRK products such as anthracite and titanium concentrate. He also earned foreign currency by importing and exporting raw materials to and from the DPRK and exporting Vietnamese goods to China and other countries. He is therefore responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes.

34.

PAK Kwang Hun 박광훈

BAK Gwang Hun

DOB: 1970

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), PAK Kwang Hun takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

35.

KIM Ho Kyu 김호규

KIM Ho Gyu

DOB: 15.9.1970

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Address: DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation

Function or profession : Representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong)

Deputy Consul at DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), KIM Ho Kyu takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

36.

JONG Yong Nam

정영남

DOB: 26.1.1966

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport number: PS 927120050

Address: Minsk, Belarus

Function or profession: Representative in Minsk of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences of the DPRK

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative in Minsk, Belarus, of an organisation with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in the DPRK, JONG Yong Nam takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’

| (b) | under the heading ‘I. Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them’, under the subheading ‘B. Entities’, the following entry is added: | Name | Alias | Location | Date of designation | Other information |
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| ‘6. | Ministry of Rocket Industry
  로케트공업부 | Rocket Industry Department | Pyongchon, DPRK | 12.12.2022 | The UN Panel of Experts received information on an individual employed by companies linked to the Ministry of Rocket Industry who is involved in the procurement of finance through the sale of voice-phishing hacking applications. The UN Panel of Experts has also received information from multiple UN Member States on an individual procuring aluminium powder and other commodities known to be used in solid-fuel propellant for the Ministry of Rocket Industry. The UN Panel reports that the Ministry of Rocket Industry is an agency of the Munitions Industry Department. As the Munitions Industry Department is responsible for the development of nuclear and missile technology, the funding procured by the Ministry of Rocket Industry could be used to support the development of nuclear and missile technology prohibited by UNSCRs.’ |

(b)

under the heading ‘I. Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them’, under the subheading ‘B. Entities’, the following entry is added:

Name

Alias

Location

Date of designation

Other information

‘6.

Ministry of Rocket Industry

로케트공업부

Rocket Industry Department

Pyongchon, DPRK

12.12.2022

The UN Panel of Experts received information on an individual employed by companies linked to the Ministry of Rocket Industry who is involved in the procurement of finance through the sale of voice-phishing hacking applications. The UN Panel of Experts has also received information from multiple UN Member States on an individual procuring aluminium powder and other commodities known to be used in solid-fuel propellant for the Ministry of Rocket Industry. The UN Panel reports that the Ministry of Rocket Industry is an agency of the Munitions Industry Department. As the Munitions Industry Department is responsible for the development of nuclear and missile technology, the funding procured by the Ministry of Rocket Industry could be used to support the development of nuclear and missile technology prohibited by UNSCRs.’

| (c) | under the heading ‘III. Persons and entities involved in the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or of items, materials, equipment, goods or technology which could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes’, under the subheading ‘B. Entities’, the following entries are added: | Name | Alias | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| ‘1. | Unica | | Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker
  Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China
  IMO: 8514306 | 12.12.2022 | The oil tanker and delivery vessel Unica actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the DPRK, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). Unica is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.
  Unica is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 2. | New Konk | | Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker
  Owner: New Konk Ocean International Company Limited
  Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China
  IMO: 9036387 | 12.12.2022 | The oil tanker and delivery vessel New Konk actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). New Konk is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.
  New Konk is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ |

(c)

under the heading ‘III. Persons and entities involved in the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or of items, materials, equipment, goods or technology which could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes’, under the subheading ‘B. Entities’, the following entries are added:

Name

Alias

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

‘1.

Unica

Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker

Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China

IMO: 8514306

12.12.2022

The oil tanker and delivery vessel Unica actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the DPRK, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). Unica is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.

Unica is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

2.

New Konk

Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker

Owner: New Konk Ocean International Company Limited

Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China

IMO: 9036387

12.12.2022

The oil tanker and delivery vessel New Konk actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). New Konk is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee.

New Konk is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’

| (2) | Annex III is amended as follows:






  (a) | under the heading ‘A. Persons’, the following entries are added: | Name | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| ‘29. | KIL Jong Hun | DOB: 7.8.1965 / 20.2.1972
  Passport number: 563410081 / 472410022
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), Kil Jong Hun is responsible for providing assistance in arms procurement for Equatorial Guinea, thus evading the international arms embargo set out in relevant UNSCRs. He has been under US sanctions since 2015. Previously employed as the representative of the designated entity KOMID in Namibia under diplomatic status, he has set up a bank account in South Africa. Due to his position, he continues his proliferation activities for KOMID, providing valuable finance for the DPRK despite international sanctions. |
| 30. | PYON Kwang Chol | DOB: 16.9.1964
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
| 31. | O Yong Ho | DOB: 25.12.1961
  Passport number: 108410041
  Nationality: DPRK
  Gender: male | 12.12.2022 | In his capacity as a representative in Moscow, Russian Federation, with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences, O Yong Ho takes part, under diplomatic status, in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ |

(2)

Annex III is amended as follows:

(a)

under the heading ‘A. Persons’, the following entries are added:

Name

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

‘29.

KIL Jong Hun

DOB: 7.8.1965 / 20.2.1972

Passport number: 563410081 / 472410022

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), Kil Jong Hun is responsible for providing assistance in arms procurement for Equatorial Guinea, thus evading the international arms embargo set out in relevant UNSCRs. He has been under US sanctions since 2015. Previously employed as the representative of the designated entity KOMID in Namibia under diplomatic status, he has set up a bank account in South Africa. Due to his position, he continues his proliferation activities for KOMID, providing valuable finance for the DPRK despite international sanctions.

30.

PYON Kwang Chol

DOB: 16.9.1964

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

31.

O Yong Ho

DOB: 25.12.1961

Passport number: 108410041

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

12.12.2022

In his capacity as a representative in Moscow, Russian Federation, with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences, O Yong Ho takes part, under diplomatic status, in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’

| (b) | under the heading ‘B. Entities’, the following entry is added: | Name (and possible aliases) | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘9. | Korea Rounsan Trading Corporation
  로은산무역회사 | | 12.12.2022 | The Korean Rounsan Trading Corporation is a subordinate company of the Ministry of Rocket Industry of the DPRK. As such, the entity is directly involved in providing support for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. The company is particularly involved in establishing joint ventures in the DPRK, promoting large-scale projects with Chinese companies, sending DPRK workers, and managing the procurement of large European equipment.’ |

(b)

under the heading ‘B. Entities’, the following entry is added:

Name (and possible aliases)

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

‘9.

Korea Rounsan Trading Corporation

로은산무역회사

12.12.2022

The Korean Rounsan Trading Corporation is a subordinate company of the Ministry of Rocket Industry of the DPRK. As such, the entity is directly involved in providing support for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. The company is particularly involved in establishing joint ventures in the DPRK, promoting large-scale projects with Chinese companies, sending DPRK workers, and managing the procurement of large European equipment.’

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Official Journal of the European Union

LI 318/32

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2432

of 12 December 2022

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP (1). |
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(1)

On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP (1).

| (2) | The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. |
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(2)

The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

| (3) | Iran provides military support for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that four individuals and four entities involved in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP. |
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(3)

Iran provides military support for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that four individuals and four entities involved in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

| (4) | Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures. |
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(4)

Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures.

| (5) | Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(5)

Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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(1)  Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16).

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ANNEX

The following persons and entities are added to the list of persons, entities and bodies set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP:

Persons

| | Names | Identifying information | Statement of Reasons | Date of listing |
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| ‘1268. | Yousef ABOUTALEBI
  یوسف ابوطالبی | DOB: 29.5.1983
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Position: Managing Director of Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado) | Yousef Aboutalebi is the managing director of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado), an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) components and in importing and exporting commercial goods.
  Mado is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Through Mado, Aboutalebi has procured UAV engines destined for military use by the IRGC and IRGC-linked entities.
  Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Yousef Aboutalebi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1269. | Ali Reza
  BALALI
  علیرضا بلالی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Position: Officer
  and counsellor to the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh | Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer and counsellor to the EU-listed chief of the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh.
  Balali has organised and promoted an event to display and train with military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Kashan, Iran in August 2022, to which Russian forces were invited and in which they participated. In so doing, he supported Russian forces in using Iranian UAVs in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1270. | Abdollah
  MEHRABI
  عبدلله مهرابی | DOB: 22.12.1961
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Position: Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization | Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization and former co-owner of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado).
  Mehrabi has procured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engines from Mado for use by the IRGC AF Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization. Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1271. | Hamid VAHEDI
  حمید واحدی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Position: Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force | Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force.
  In this position, he is involved in decision-making concerning the Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme, UAV exports and defence cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, all of which have led to Iranian UAVs being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022’ |

Names

Identifying information

Statement of Reasons

Date of listing

‘1268.

Yousef ABOUTALEBI

یوسف ابوطالبی

DOB: 29.5.1983

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Position: Managing Director of Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado)

Yousef Aboutalebi is the managing director of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado), an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) components and in importing and exporting commercial goods.

Mado is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Through Mado, Aboutalebi has procured UAV engines destined for military use by the IRGC and IRGC-linked entities.

Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Yousef Aboutalebi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

1269.

Ali Reza

BALALI

علیرضا بلالی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Position: Officer

and counsellor to the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh

Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer and counsellor to the EU-listed chief of the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF), Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

Balali has organised and promoted an event to display and train with military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Kashan, Iran in August 2022, to which Russian forces were invited and in which they participated. In so doing, he supported Russian forces in using Iranian UAVs in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

1270.

Abdollah

MEHRABI

عبدلله مهرابی

DOB: 22.12.1961

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Position: Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization

Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization and former co-owner of EU-listed Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado).

Mehrabi has procured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engines from Mado for use by the IRGC AF Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization. Engines manufactured by Mado were found in Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Brigadier General Abdollah Mehrabi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

1271.

Hamid VAHEDI

حمید واحدی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Position: Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force

Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force.

In this position, he is involved in decision-making concerning the Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme, UAV exports and defence cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, all of which have led to Iranian UAVs being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022’

Entities

| | Names | Identifying information | Statement of Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘122. | Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA)

  طراحی و ساخت موتور هواپیما | Address: Shishesh Mina Street, Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran
  Registration number: 14005160213
  Principal place of business: Iran | Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA) is an Iranian company.
  DAMA is involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) programme, which is owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF). DAMA is a front company that carried out covert procurement activities for Iran’s Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA), an entity affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
  Iran has sold several kinds of UAVs to the Russian Federation, including Shahed 171, developed by DAMA. The Shahed-171 UAVs were used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, DAMA is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 123. | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO)

  سازمان جهاد خودکفایی و تحقیقات سپاه | Address: Teheran and Isfahan, Iran
  Type of entity: Military contractor
  Place of registration: Tehran, Iran
  Date of registration: 1993
  Principal place of business: Iran
  Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO) is a research and development unit that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment.
  As part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC SSJO has been involved in research and development and procurement activities linked to the development of Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), some of which are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, the IRGC SSJO is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 124. | Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado)

  شرکت اوژه پرواز مادو نفر (مادو)

  a.k.a. Owj Parvaz Mado Nafar Company LLC | Address: Qom, No. 1106, 11 Hemmat Corner, Hemmat Square, Hemmat Boulevard, Shokuhieh Industrial Town, Qom Province, 3718116354, Iran | Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado) is an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components.
  Mado has produced UAV engines for entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including engines used in Shahed-136 UAVs. Shahed-136 UAVs are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine, under the name Geran-2.
  Therefore, Mado is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 125. | Paravar Pars Company

  شرکت پراور پارس

  a.k.a. Paravar Pars Aerospace Research and Engineering Services; Paravar Pars Aerospace Research Institute; Paravar Pars Engineering and Services Aerospace Research Company; Paravar Pars; ParavarPars; Pravarpars Engineering Research and Design Company | Principal place of business: 13 km of Shahid Babaei Highway, after Imam Hossein University, next to Telo Road, Tehran, Iran
  Email: info@paravar-pars.com | Paravar Pars Company is closely associated with the Imam Hossein University, which is controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  Paravar Pars Company has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
  Therefore, Paravar Pars Company is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022’ |

Names

Identifying information

Statement of Reasons

Date of listing

‘122.

Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA)

طراحی و ساخت موتور هواپیما

Address: Shishesh Mina Street, Karaj Special Road, Tehran, Iran

Registration number: 14005160213

Principal place of business: Iran

Design and Manufacturing of Aircraft Engines (DAMA) is an Iranian company.

DAMA is involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) programme, which is owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force (IRGC AF). DAMA is a front company that carried out covert procurement activities for Iran’s Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA), an entity affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).

Iran has sold several kinds of UAVs to the Russian Federation, including Shahed 171, developed by DAMA. The Shahed-171 UAVs were used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, DAMA is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

123.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO)

سازمان جهاد خودکفایی و تحقیقات سپاه

Address: Teheran and Isfahan, Iran

Type of entity: Military contractor

Place of registration: Tehran, Iran

Date of registration: 1993

Principal place of business: Iran

Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC SSJO) is a research and development unit that develops and manufactures ground penetrating radar, communication systems, weaponry, combat vehicles and electronic cyberwarfare equipment.

As part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC SSJO has been involved in research and development and procurement activities linked to the development of Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), some of which are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, the IRGC SSJO is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

124.

Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado)

شرکت اوژه پرواز مادو نفر (مادو)

a.k.a. Owj Parvaz Mado Nafar Company LLC

Address: Qom, No. 1106, 11 Hemmat Corner, Hemmat Square, Hemmat Boulevard, Shokuhieh Industrial Town, Qom Province, 3718116354, Iran

Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company (Mado) is an Iran-based company specialised in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components.

Mado has produced UAV engines for entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including engines used in Shahed-136 UAVs. Shahed-136 UAVs are being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine, under the name Geran-2.

Therefore, Mado is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022

125.

Paravar Pars Company

شرکت پراور پارس

a.k.a. Paravar Pars Aerospace Research and Engineering Services; Paravar Pars Aerospace Research Institute; Paravar Pars Engineering and Services Aerospace Research Company; Paravar Pars; ParavarPars; Pravarpars Engineering Research and Design Company

Principal place of business: 13 km of Shahid Babaei Highway, after Imam Hossein University, next to Telo Road, Tehran, Iran

Email: info@paravar-pars.com

Paravar Pars Company is closely associated with the Imam Hossein University, which is controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Paravar Pars Company has produced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the IRGC Aerospace Force (IRGC AF) and has tested UAVs for the IRGC Navy. In particular, Paravar Pars Company was involved in the research, development and production of the Iranian Shahed-171 UAV developed by the IRGC AF. Shahed-171 UAVs produced in Iran are used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.

Therefore, Paravar Pars Company is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

12.12.2022’

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| 12.12.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 318/36 |
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12.12.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 318/36

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2433

of 12 December 2022

implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP of 12 April 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 12 April 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/235/CFSP. |
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(1)

On 12 April 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/235/CFSP.

| (2) | On 25 September 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the Union deploring the widespread and disproportionate use of force by the Iranian security forces against non-violent protestors, noting that it had resulted in the loss of lives as well as a large number of injuries. The declaration also spelled out that those responsible for the killing of Mahsa Amini must be held accountable, and called on the Iranian authorities to ensure transparent and credible investigations to clarify the number of deaths and arrests, to release all non-violent protestors and to provide due process to all detainees. Furthermore, the declaration stressed that Iran’s decision to severely restrict internet access and block instant messaging platforms blatantly violates freedom of expression. Finally, the declaration stated that the Union will consider all the options at its disposal to address the killing of Mahsa Amini and the way Iranian security forces have responded to the ensuing demonstrations. |
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(2)

On 25 September 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the Union deploring the widespread and disproportionate use of force by the Iranian security forces against non-violent protestors, noting that it had resulted in the loss of lives as well as a large number of injuries. The declaration also spelled out that those responsible for the killing of Mahsa Amini must be held accountable, and called on the Iranian authorities to ensure transparent and credible investigations to clarify the number of deaths and arrests, to release all non-violent protestors and to provide due process to all detainees. Furthermore, the declaration stressed that Iran’s decision to severely restrict internet access and block instant messaging platforms blatantly violates freedom of expression. Finally, the declaration stated that the Union will consider all the options at its disposal to address the killing of Mahsa Amini and the way Iranian security forces have responded to the ensuing demonstrations.

| (3) | In this context, and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, 20 persons and one entity should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in the Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP. |
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(3)

In this context, and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, 20 persons and one entity should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in the Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP.

| (4) | Decision 2011/235/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(4)

Decision 2011/235/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 12 December 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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(1)  
  OJ L 100, 14.4.2011, p. 51.

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ANNEX

The following persons and entity are added to the list of persons and entities set out in the Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP:

| | Persons | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘136. | JEBELLI Peyman
  پیمان جبلی | DOB: 25.1.1967
  POB: Tehran, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Function: Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) | Peyman Jebelli is the Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.
  IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash. As Director of IRIB, Jebelli is responsible for IRIB’s actions and news content. | 12.12.2022 |
| | | | Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Jebelli continues to act in his position. His appointment as director of Iran’s main official news source was authorised by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and indicates ideological proximity to the regime.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | |
| 137. | REZVANI Ali
  رضوانی علی | DOB: 1984
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and news anchor/presenter on political and security affairs | Ali Rezvani is a reporter for Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and news anchor/presenter on IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news programme.
  IRIB is a state-controlled Iranian media organisation and tasked with spreading government information. IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news broadcast, which airs on Channel 2, is the country’s leading news programme and considered to be IRIB’s primary platform for implementing the agendas of security forces, including the Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Documented cases show that the 20.30 news airs forced confessions. | 12.12.2022 |
| | | | In his capacity as IRIB reporter, Ali Rezvani participates in interrogations leading to forced confessions, thereby directly engaging in and facilitating serious human rights violations. In his capacity as news anchor of the 20.30 news, Rezvani promotes the Iranian security forces’ agenda, which condones serious human rights violations such as torture and arbitrary arrests and detention. Rezvani also peddles propaganda against critics in order to intimidate them and to justify and encourage their ill-treatment, thereby violating their right to free expression.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | |
| 138. | ZABIHPOUR Ameneh Sadat
  ذبیح پور آمنه سادات | DOB: 7.8.1984
  POB: Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: female
  Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB
  Passport no: 09324611 | Ameneh Sadat Zabihpour is the head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB, which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.
  IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.
  Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Zabihpour continues to act in her position. She has interrogated critics of the regime and produced forced confession videos.
  She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 139. | KHATAMI Seyyed Ahmad
  خاتمی سید احمد | DOB: 8.5.1960
  POB: Semnan, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Function: Friday-prayer imam, member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership | Seyyed Ahmad Khatami is a hard-line cleric and an influential Friday-prayer imam in Tehran. Khatami is also a member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership, an Iranian entity that is itself implicated in human rights violations for its neglect in upholding constitutional provisions.
  As a cleric close to the state authorities and with a large audience, he leverages his position to verbally attack and incite violence against protesters. He not only defends the repressive actions of the security forces of Iran but has also on several occasions urged for even harsher treatment of protesters, including the death sentence.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 140. | MIRAHMADI Seyyed Majid
  مجید سید میراحمدی | POB: Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Deputy Minister of Interior of Iran | Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mirahmadi is Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior, responsible for overseeing Iran’s security and police forces, actors that are involved in serious human rights violations in Iran.
  Iran’s security and police forces are violently clamping down on protests, shooting directly at peaceful protesters and arbitrarily arresting people with total disregard for their human rights.
  In his statements, Mirahmadi refers to the protests as riots that have to end, and criminalises and threatens those participating in peaceful protests. He is also personally whitewashing the serious human rights violations committed by forces under his authority, – for example, by claiming that 16-year-old protester Nika Shakrami committed suicide. Reports indicate that it is very likely that she died at the hands of security forces.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 141. | MOUSAVI Sayyed Abdolrahim
  موسوی سید عبدالرحیم | DOB: 1959/1960
  POB: Qom, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Major General
  Function: Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army | Major General Sayyed Abdolrahim Mousavi is the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army. In this capacity, he bears responsibility for the Iranian Army’s involvement in the regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests.
  On several occasions, Mousavi described the protests in Iran as riots organised and planned by the enemies of Iran, thereby framing the protests as a national security threat. He used threatening language directed at participants in the protest movement. He also praised the Iranian security forces’ violent response to protesters, describing it as an effective way to neutralise Iran’s enemies.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 142. | BORMAHANI Mohsen
  محسن برمهانی | DOB: 24.5.1979
  POB: Neishabur, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Passport no: A54062245 (Iran), expires 12.7.2026
  National ID no: 1063893488 (Iran)
  Function: Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) | Mohsen Bormahani is the Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which acts as a regime mouthpiece.
  In his position, Bormahani holds responsibility for IRIB content. IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.
  Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests in Iran, Bormahani continues to act in his position as Deputy Director and in recent statements has defended the regime.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 143. | JOKAR Morteza
  جوکار مرتضا
  (a.k.a. JOWKAR Morteza) | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Colonel
  Function: deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province | Colonel Morteza Jokar is the deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
  In this function, he is responsible for directing the violent crackdown on civilian protesters in Sistan and Baluchestan province following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022. Forces under his command are responsible for firing live ammunition at protesters during the 30 September 2022 massacre in Zahedan and the 4 November 2022 massacre in Khash, in which dozens of people were killed and wounded. Other violent crackdowns on protests in other provincial cities (Saravan, Chabahar, Iranshahr, Rask, Sarbaz and others) also took place under his control during the autumn of 2022.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 144. | SOURI Majid
  سوری مجید | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Colonel
  Function: Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province | Colonel Majid Souri is the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province.
  He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, especially in the city of Khorramabad, where people gathered to mourn the death of Nika Shakrami, an Iranian teenager who disappeared soon after Mahsa Amini’s death.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 145. | KARIMI Mohsen
  کریمی محصن | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province | Brigadier General Mohsen Karimi is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province.
  He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, which also led to the death of 19-year-old Mehrshad Shahidi in an IRGC detention centre in Arak.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 146. | HEYDARNIA Alireza
  حیدرنیا علیرضا | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province | Brigadier General Alireza Heydarnia is the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province.
  The IRGC is responsible for the violent repression of protesters, in particular in the city of Karaj, Alborz, in 2022. In that city, security forces cracked down on protesters on the occasion of rallies to honour the victims of the protests on the 40th day after their death. On 17 October 2022, security forces in Karaj abducted from hospital and repeatedly raped Armita Abbasi, a 20-year-old girl.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 147. | GARSHASBI Amanollah
  گرشاسبی امانالله | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province | Brigadier General Amanollah Garshasbi is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The Salaman provincial corps is under his command.
  Sistan and Baluchestan province have seen some of the most violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. On 30 September 2022, the province capital Zahedan witnessed “bloody Friday”, when security forces opened fire on a protest forming in Zahedan around Friday prayer. It is estimated that at least 70 protestors were shot and killed. Since then, violence against participants in protests has continued.
  Garshasbi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 148. | REYHANI Bahman
  بهمن ریحانی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province. | Brigadier General Bahman Reyhani is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province. The Hazrat Nabi Akram provincial corps is under his command.
  Kermanshah province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. Reyhani is among those responsible for the IRGC violence against protestors in Kermanshah province.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 149. | SHAHSAVARI Habib
  شهسواری حبیب | DOB: 1963/1964
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada provincial corps in West Azerbaijan province | Brigadier General Habib Shahsavari is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada ground troops corps for the province of West Azerbaijan.
  IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in the West Azerbaijan towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan. IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations in the towns of Mahabad and Bukan killed four and 12 people respectively.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 150. | ABDOLLAHPOUR Mohammad
  عبدللاهپور محمد | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province | Brigadier General Mohammad Abdollahpour is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province.
  Gilan province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including by IRGC forces under Abdollahpour’s command, during the 2022 protests.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 151. | MOSLEMI Siavash
  مسلمی سیاوش | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province | Brigadier General Siavash Moslemi has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province since June 2020.
  In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters and in those operations used disproportionate force. As commander of the troops engaged, Moslemi is among those responsible for violence against protesters.
  He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 152. | ZULQADR Ahmad
  ذوالقدر احمد | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province | Brigadier General Ahmad Zulqadr has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province since November 2020. He is also the deputy commander of the IRGC corps in Tehran city.
  According to media reports, Zulqadr was chosen for the post especially because of his expertise in suppressing protests. In 2022, repression against protesters in Tehran was particularly violent.
  As commander of IRGC troops engaged in said violence against protesters, he is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 153. | KASHKOULI Morteza
  کشکولی مرتضی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province | Brigadier General Morteza Kashkouli is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province.
  In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, operations were conducted in the town of Khorramabad in Lorestan. IRGC troops used disproportionate force in these operations, using live ammunition against protesters.
  As commander of those IRGC forces, Kashkouli is among those responsible for said violence. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 154. | BAYAT Isa
  بیات عیسی | Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Colonel
  Function: Commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province | Colonel Isa Bayat has been the commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, since June 2022.
  In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in Mahabad, using disproportionate force and leading to the killing of four people.
  As commander of an IRGC unit conducting said operations, Bayat is responsible for violence against protesters. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022 |
| 155. | ASANLOO Mohammad Taghi
  آصانلو محمد تقی | POB: Zanjan province, Iran
  Nationality: Iranian
  Gender: male
  Rank: Brigadier General
  Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran | Brigadier General Mohammad Taghi Asanloo is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran, responsible for the provinces of Kordestan and West Azerbaijan.
  Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada headquarters has the specific mission of suppressing unrest in the Kurdish regions in Northwest Iran. In 2022, under Asanloo’s command, IRGC troops in this area conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish region of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, IRGC troops under Asanloo’s command conducted such operations against protesters in the towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan.
  IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions have led to the killing of 42 people since 15 November 2022.
  As commander of IRGC troops in the region, Asanloo is responsible for violence against protesters conducted by his troops. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022’ |

Persons

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘136.

JEBELLI Peyman

پیمان جبلی

DOB: 25.1.1967

POB: Tehran, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Function: Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

Peyman Jebelli is the Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.

IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash. As Director of IRIB, Jebelli is responsible for IRIB’s actions and news content.

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Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Jebelli continues to act in his position. His appointment as director of Iran’s main official news source was authorised by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and indicates ideological proximity to the regime.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

137.

REZVANI Ali

رضوانی علی

DOB: 1984

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and news anchor/presenter on political and security affairs

Ali Rezvani is a reporter for Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and news anchor/presenter on IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news programme.

IRIB is a state-controlled Iranian media organisation and tasked with spreading government information. IRIB’s nightly 20.30 news broadcast, which airs on Channel 2, is the country’s leading news programme and considered to be IRIB’s primary platform for implementing the agendas of security forces, including the Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Documented cases show that the 20.30 news airs forced confessions.

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In his capacity as IRIB reporter, Ali Rezvani participates in interrogations leading to forced confessions, thereby directly engaging in and facilitating serious human rights violations. In his capacity as news anchor of the 20.30 news, Rezvani promotes the Iranian security forces’ agenda, which condones serious human rights violations such as torture and arbitrary arrests and detention. Rezvani also peddles propaganda against critics in order to intimidate them and to justify and encourage their ill-treatment, thereby violating their right to free expression.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

138.

ZABIHPOUR Ameneh Sadat

ذبیح پور آمنه سادات

DOB: 7.8.1984

POB: Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: female

Function: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reporter and head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB

Passport no: 09324611

Ameneh Sadat Zabihpour is the head of the foreign Persian-language media group at IRIB, which is notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.

IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.

Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests, Zabihpour continues to act in her position. She has interrogated critics of the regime and produced forced confession videos.

She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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139.

KHATAMI Seyyed Ahmad

خاتمی سید احمد

DOB: 8.5.1960

POB: Semnan, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Function: Friday-prayer imam, member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership

Seyyed Ahmad Khatami is a hard-line cleric and an influential Friday-prayer imam in Tehran. Khatami is also a member of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership, an Iranian entity that is itself implicated in human rights violations for its neglect in upholding constitutional provisions.

As a cleric close to the state authorities and with a large audience, he leverages his position to verbally attack and incite violence against protesters. He not only defends the repressive actions of the security forces of Iran but has also on several occasions urged for even harsher treatment of protesters, including the death sentence.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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140.

MIRAHMADI Seyyed Majid

مجید سید میراحمدی

POB: Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Deputy Minister of Interior of Iran

Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mirahmadi is Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior, responsible for overseeing Iran’s security and police forces, actors that are involved in serious human rights violations in Iran.

Iran’s security and police forces are violently clamping down on protests, shooting directly at peaceful protesters and arbitrarily arresting people with total disregard for their human rights.

In his statements, Mirahmadi refers to the protests as riots that have to end, and criminalises and threatens those participating in peaceful protests. He is also personally whitewashing the serious human rights violations committed by forces under his authority, – for example, by claiming that 16-year-old protester Nika Shakrami committed suicide. Reports indicate that it is very likely that she died at the hands of security forces.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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141.

MOUSAVI Sayyed Abdolrahim

موسوی سید عبدالرحیم

DOB: 1959/1960

POB: Qom, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Major General

Function: Commander-in-chief of the Iranian Army

Major General Sayyed Abdolrahim Mousavi is the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army. In this capacity, he bears responsibility for the Iranian Army’s involvement in the regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests.

On several occasions, Mousavi described the protests in Iran as riots organised and planned by the enemies of Iran, thereby framing the protests as a national security threat. He used threatening language directed at participants in the protest movement. He also praised the Iranian security forces’ violent response to protesters, describing it as an effective way to neutralise Iran’s enemies.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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142.

BORMAHANI Mohsen

محسن برمهانی

DOB: 24.5.1979

POB: Neishabur, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Passport no: A54062245 (Iran), expires 12.7.2026

National ID no: 1063893488 (Iran)

Function: Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

Mohsen Bormahani is the Deputy Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which acts as a regime mouthpiece.

In his position, Bormahani holds responsibility for IRIB content. IRIB severely restricts and denies the free flow of information to the Iranian people. Furthermore, IRIB is actively involved in organising and broadcasting forced “confessions” of regime critics, obtained through intimidation and severe violence. These “confessions” are often aired following public protests, or prior to an execution as a means of reducing public backlash.

Whereas several high-profile state broadcasting personnel have resigned recently and disavowed the Iranian regime’s violent response to the 2022 protests in Iran, Bormahani continues to act in his position as Deputy Director and in recent statements has defended the regime.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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143.

JOKAR Morteza

جوکار مرتضا

(a.k.a. JOWKAR Morteza)

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Colonel

Function: deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province

Colonel Morteza Jokar is the deputy head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

In this function, he is responsible for directing the violent crackdown on civilian protesters in Sistan and Baluchestan province following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022. Forces under his command are responsible for firing live ammunition at protesters during the 30 September 2022 massacre in Zahedan and the 4 November 2022 massacre in Khash, in which dozens of people were killed and wounded. Other violent crackdowns on protests in other provincial cities (Saravan, Chabahar, Iranshahr, Rask, Sarbaz and others) also took place under his control during the autumn of 2022.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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144.

SOURI Majid

سوری مجید

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Colonel

Function: Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province

Colonel Majid Souri is the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Lorestan province.

He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, especially in the city of Khorramabad, where people gathered to mourn the death of Nika Shakrami, an Iranian teenager who disappeared soon after Mahsa Amini’s death.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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145.

KARIMI Mohsen

کریمی محصن

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province

Brigadier General Mohsen Karimi is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Markazi province.

He is responsible for the security forces’ violent repression of protests in 2022, which also led to the death of 19-year-old Mehrshad Shahidi in an IRGC detention centre in Arak.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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146.

HEYDARNIA Alireza

حیدرنیا علیرضا

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province

Brigadier General Alireza Heydarnia is the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Alborz province.

The IRGC is responsible for the violent repression of protesters, in particular in the city of Karaj, Alborz, in 2022. In that city, security forces cracked down on protesters on the occasion of rallies to honour the victims of the protests on the 40th day after their death. On 17 October 2022, security forces in Karaj abducted from hospital and repeatedly raped Armita Abbasi, a 20-year-old girl.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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147.

GARSHASBI Amanollah

گرشاسبی امانالله

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province

Brigadier General Amanollah Garshasbi is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The Salaman provincial corps is under his command.

Sistan and Baluchestan province have seen some of the most violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. On 30 September 2022, the province capital Zahedan witnessed “bloody Friday”, when security forces opened fire on a protest forming in Zahedan around Friday prayer. It is estimated that at least 70 protestors were shot and killed. Since then, violence against participants in protests has continued.

Garshasbi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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148.

REYHANI Bahman

بهمن ریحانی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province.

Brigadier General Bahman Reyhani is the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the West of Iran, responsible for Kermanshah province. The Hazrat Nabi Akram provincial corps is under his command.

Kermanshah province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC, during the 2022 protests. Reyhani is among those responsible for the IRGC violence against protestors in Kermanshah province.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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149.

SHAHSAVARI Habib

شهسواری حبیب

DOB: 1963/1964

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada provincial corps in West Azerbaijan province

Brigadier General Habib Shahsavari is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Shohada ground troops corps for the province of West Azerbaijan.

IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in the West Azerbaijan towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan. IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations in the towns of Mahabad and Bukan killed four and 12 people respectively.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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150.

ABDOLLAHPOUR Mohammad

عبدللاهپور محمد

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province

Brigadier General Mohammad Abdollahpour is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds provincial corps in Gilan province.

Gilan province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including by IRGC forces under Abdollahpour’s command, during the 2022 protests.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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151.

MOSLEMI Siavash

مسلمی سیاوش

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province

Brigadier General Siavash Moslemi has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Karbala provincial corps in Mazandaran province since June 2020.

In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters and in those operations used disproportionate force. As commander of the troops engaged, Moslemi is among those responsible for violence against protesters.

He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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152.

ZULQADR Ahmad

ذوالقدر احمد

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province

Brigadier General Ahmad Zulqadr has been the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Seyyed al-Shohada provincial corps in Tehran province since November 2020. He is also the deputy commander of the IRGC corps in Tehran city.

According to media reports, Zulqadr was chosen for the post especially because of his expertise in suppressing protests. In 2022, repression against protesters in Tehran was particularly violent.

As commander of IRGC troops engaged in said violence against protesters, he is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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153.

KASHKOULI Morteza

کشکولی مرتضی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province

Brigadier General Morteza Kashkouli is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hazrat Abulfazl provincial corps in Lorestan province.

In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, operations were conducted in the town of Khorramabad in Lorestan. IRGC troops used disproportionate force in these operations, using live ammunition against protesters.

As commander of those IRGC forces, Kashkouli is among those responsible for said violence. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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154.

BAYAT Isa

بیات عیسی

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Colonel

Function: Commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province

Colonel Isa Bayat has been the commander of the 364th Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brigade (Shahid Nasirzadeh) in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan province, since June 2022.

In 2022, IRGC troops under his command conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, such operations were conducted against protesters in Mahabad, using disproportionate force and leading to the killing of four people.

As commander of an IRGC unit conducting said operations, Bayat is responsible for violence against protesters. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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155.

ASANLOO Mohammad Taghi

آصانلو محمد تقی

POB: Zanjan province, Iran

Nationality: Iranian

Gender: male

Rank: Brigadier General

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran

Brigadier General Mohammad Taghi Asanloo is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada regional headquarters in Northwest Iran, responsible for the provinces of Kordestan and West Azerbaijan.

Hamzeh Seyed Al-Shohada headquarters has the specific mission of suppressing unrest in the Kurdish regions in Northwest Iran. In 2022, under Asanloo’s command, IRGC troops in this area conducted military operations against protesters in the Kurdish region of Iran. In particular, from 15 November 2022, IRGC troops under Asanloo’s command conducted such operations against protesters in the towns of Piranshahr, Mahabad and Bukan.

IRGC troops have used disproportionate force in these operations. According to NGO estimates, IRGC operations against protesters in the Kurdish regions have led to the killing of 42 people since 15 November 2022.

As commander of IRGC troops in the region, Asanloo is responsible for violence against protesters conducted by his troops. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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| | Entities | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘12. | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)
  سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران | Address: Jamejam Street, Valiasr Avenue, 19395- 3333 Tehran, Iran
  Type of entity: state-owned broadcasting company
  Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) | Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is a state-owned broadcasting company notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.
  IRIB is responsible for producing and broadcasting the forced confessions of detainees, including journalists, political activists, and persons belonging to Kurdish and Arab minorities, thereby violating internationally recognised rights to a fair trial and due process.
  IRIB is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. | 12.12.2022’ |

Entities

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘12.

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

سازمان صدا و سيمای جمهوری اسلامی ايران

Address: Jamejam Street, Valiasr Avenue, 19395- 3333 Tehran, Iran

Type of entity: state-owned broadcasting company

Other associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is a state-owned broadcasting company notorious for being a regime mouthpiece.

IRIB is responsible for producing and broadcasting the forced confessions of detainees, including journalists, political activists, and persons belonging to Kurdish and Arab minorities, thereby violating internationally recognised rights to a fair trial and due process.

IRIB is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

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