Massoud Jazayeri (UK)

Brief

Sanctioned under The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 which entered effect 31/12/2020.

Massoud Jazayeri, in his capacity as a senior figure within the Iranian armed forces, and his position as official spokesman, was responsible for supporting and promoting the repression of protests in 2009.

He has openly called for repression of foreign mass media outlets, Iranians working for such outlets and the political opposition, and issued threats against protestors, both inside and outside of Iran. In 2010, he urged the passing of tougher laws against Iranians who cooperate with foreign media sources.

He was responsible for the support and promotion of serious human rights violations in Iran, including the violation of freedom of expression and assembly.


Basic Information

Personal Details

Name: Massoud Jazayeri (UK)

Birth date: None

Gender: Male

Role / Function: Advisor to the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces

Sanction Information

Sanction Created:31/12/2020

Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze, Travel Ban

Sanction Enforcement Began: 31/12/2020

Other Details

Known Aliases

  • Seyyed Massoud Jazayeri

  • UK Sanctions