Where can I verify this record?

The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTpersonThe Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023Asset freezeTravel Ban

Is Esmail Qaani on a sanctions list?

Q: Is Esmail Qaani on a sanctions list?

Yes. Esmail Qaani is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. Esmail Qaani appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/14/2023.

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Remarks

Esmail Qaani is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 because Esmail Qaani is or has been involved in hostile activity by the Government of Iran, namely threatening, planning or conducting activity which undermines or is intended to undermine the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or any other country. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (8)

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Addresses

Iran

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Esmail Qaani on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 12/14/2023.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.