Is Massoud Jazayeri on a sanctions list?

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. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

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 Massoud Jazayeri 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 12/31/2020.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.