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) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeTravel Ban

Is YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI on a sanctions list?

Q: Is YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI on a sanctions list?

Yes. YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI 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. YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 10/18/2023.

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Remarks

Yahya Rahim Safavi is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Yahya Rahim Safavi is and has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting, or facilitating, a relevant nuclear activity; and is and has been associated with persons who are or have been involved in a relevant nuclear activity. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025. Yahya Rahim Safavi was listed pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1737 (2006), as read with resolutions 1747, 1803 and 1929, as Persons involved in both the nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Commander, IRGC (Pasdaran)

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 YAHYA RAHIM SAFAVI 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 10/18/2023.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.