Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (UK)

Brief

Sanctioned under The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 which entered effect 02/02/2026.

The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is an involved person under The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 on the basis of the following ground: The Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is or has been responsible for activity which amounts to a serious human rights violation or abuse in Iran, namely the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

Specifically, during the January 2026 protests the Law Enforcement Forces engaged in, and provided support for, deadly crackdowns on protesters across Iran.


Basic Information

Entity Details

Name: Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (UK)

Role / Function:

Sanction Information

Sanction Created:02/02/2026

Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction

Sanction Enforcement Began: 02/02/2026

Other Details

Known Aliases

  • FARAJA
  • Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • NAJA
  • Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Known Location

    Iran

    Website(s):
    • http://police.ir/

    UK Sanctions