IranIranIranIranOrdinance of 11 November 2015 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 5, 6 and 7Verordnung vom 11. November 2015 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 5, 6 und 7Ordonnance du 11 novembre 2015 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 5, 6 et 7Ordinanza del 11 novembre 2015 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 5, 6 e 7art. 7 (Financial sanctions) and art. 11 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 7Art. 7 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 11 Bst. b (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 7art. 7, al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 11, let. b (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 7art. 7 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 11 lett. b (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 7EU / UNIranIranIranIranOrdinance of 11 November 2015 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 5, 6 and 7Verordnung vom 11. November 2015 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 5, 6 und 7Ordonnance du 11 novembre 2015 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 5, 6 et 7Ordinanza del 11 novembre 2015 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 5, 6 e 7art. 7 (Financial sanctions), art. 10 (Travel ban) and art. 11 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 5Art. 7 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen), Art. 10 Abs. 1 und 2 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) und Art. 11 Bst. b (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 5art. 7, al. 1 (Sanctions financières), art. 10, al. 1 et 2 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) et art. 11, let. b (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 5art. 7 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie), art. 10 cpv. 1 e 2 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) et art. 11 lett. b (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 5EU / UNIranIranIranIranOrdinance of 11 November 2015 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 5, 6 and 7Verordnung vom 11. November 2015 über Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), Anhänge 5, 6 und 7Ordonnance du 11 novembre 2015 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la République islamique d’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), annexes 5, 6 et 7Ordinanza del 11 novembre 2015 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran (RS 946.231.143.6), allegati 5, 6 e 7art. 7 (Financial sanctions), art. 10 (Travel ban) and art. 11 (Prohibition to honour certain claims), annex 6Art. 7 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen), Art. 10 Abs. 1 und 3 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) und Art. 11 Bst. b (Verbot der Erfüllung bestimmter Forderungen), Anhang 6art. 7, al. 1 (Sanctions financières), art. 10, al. 1 et 3 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) et art. 11, let. b (Interdiction d’honorer certaines créances), annexe 6art. 7 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie), art. 10 cpv. 1 e 3 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) et art. 11 lett. b (Divieto di soddisfare determinati crediti), allegato 6EU / UN1.Ahmadi-MoqaddamEsmailDirector of the University and the Higher National Defence Research Institute since 20 Sep 2021. Former Senior Advisor for Security Affairs to the Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff. Chief of Iran's National Police from 2005 until early 2015. Also Head of the Iranian Cyber Police (EU-listed) from Jan 2011 until early 2015. Forces under his command led brutal attacks on peaceful protests and a violent night-time attack on the dormitories of Tehran University on 15 Jun 2009. Former head of Iran's Headquarters in support of the Yemeni People.Director of the University and the Higher National Defence Research Institute since 20 Sep 2021. Former Senior Advisor for Security Affairs to the Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff. Chief of Iran's National Police from 2005 until early 2015. Also Head of the Iranian Cyber Police (EU-listed) from Jan 2011 until early 2015. Forces under his command led brutal attacks on peaceful protests and a violent night-time attack on the dormitories of Tehran University on 15 Jun 2009. Former head of Iran's Headquarters in support of the Yemeni People.Former Senior Advisor for Security Affairs to the Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff. Chief of Iran's National Police from 2005 until early 2015. Also Head of the Iranian Cyber Police (listed in the EU) from Jan 2011 until early 2015. Forces under his command led brutal attacks on peaceful protests and a violent night time attack on the dormitories of Tehran University on 15 Jun 2009. Former head of Iran's Headquarters in support of the Yemeni People.20.MoghissehMohammadNasserianJudge at the Supreme Court since Nov 2020. Former head of Tehran Revolutionary Court, branch 28. Also considered responsible for condemnations of members of the Baha'i community. He has dealt with post-election cases. He issued long prison sentences during unfair trials of social and political activists and journalists, and several death sentences for protesters and social and political activists.MoghissehMohammadNasserianJudge at the Supreme Court since Nov 2020. Former head of Tehran Revolutionary Court, branch 28. Also considered responsible for condemnations of members of the Baha'i community. He has dealt with post-election cases. He issued long prison sentences during unfair trials of social and political activists and journalists, and several death sentences for protesters and social and political activists.MoghissehMohammadNasserianMohammadJudge, Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court, branch 28. Also considered responsible for condemnations of members of the Baha'i community. He has dealt with post-election cases. He issued long prison sentences during unfair trials for social, political activists and journalists and several death sentences for protesters and social and political activists.21.Mohseni-EjeiGholam-HosseinChief of Justice since July 2021. Member of the Expediency Council. Prosecutor General of Iran from Sep 2009 until 2014. Former Deputy Head of the Judiciary (2014 until Jul 2021) and spokesman of the Judiciary (2010-2019). Intelligence Minister from 2005 until 2009. While he was Intelligence Minister during the 2009 elections, intelligence agents under his command were responsible for the detention and torture of, and the extraction of false confessions under pressure from, hundreds of activists, journalists, dissidents, and reformist politicians. In addition, political figures were coerced into making false confessions under unbearable interrogation, which included torture, abuse, blackmail, and the threatening of family members.Chief of Justice since July 2021. Member of the Expediency Council. Prosecutor General of Iran from Sep 2009 until 2014. Former Deputy Head of the Judiciary (2014 until Jul 2021) and spokesman of the Judiciary (2010-2019). Intelligence Minister from 2005 until 2009. While he was Intelligence Minister during the 2009 elections, intelligence agents under his command were responsible for the detention and torture of, and the extraction of false confessions under pressure from, hundreds of activists, journalists, dissidents, and reformist politicians. In addition, political figures were coerced into making false confessions under unbearable interrogation, which included torture, abuse, blackmail, and the threatening of family members.Member of the Expediency Council. Prosecutor General of Iran from Sep 2009 until 2014. Formerly Deputy Head and spokesman of the Judiciary. Former Intelligence Minister during the 2009 elections. While he was Intelligence Minister during the 2009 election, intelligence agents under his command were responsible for detention, torture and extraction of false confessions under pressure from hundreds of activists, journalists, dissidents, and reformist politicians. In addition, political figures were coerced into making false confessions under unbearable interrogation, which included torture, abuse, blackmail, and the threatening of family members.22.MortazaviSaidMortazaviSaeedHead of the Welfare System from 2011 to 2013. Prosecutor General of Tehran until Aug 2009. As Prosecutor General of Tehran, he issued a blanket order used for the detention of hundreds of activists, journalists and students. In Jan 2010, a parliamentary investigation held him directly responsible for the detention of three prisoners who subsequently died in custody. He was suspended from office in Aug 2010 after an investigation by the Iranian judiciary into his role in the deaths of the three men detained on his orders following the election.In Nov 2014, his role in the deaths of detainees was officially recognised by the Iranian authorities. He was acquitted by an Iranian Court on 19 Aug 2015, on charges connected to the torture and deaths of three young men at the Kahrizak detention centre in 2009. Sentenced to prison in 2017 and released in Sep 2019. In Aug 2021, Iran’s Supreme Court issued a ruling in full support of Said Mortazavi, overturning his earlier two-year jail sentence.MortazaviSaidMortazaviSaeedHead of the Welfare System from 2011 to 2013. Prosecutor General of Tehran until Aug 2009. As Prosecutor General of Tehran, he issued a blanket order used for the detention of hundreds of activists, journalists and students. In Jan 2010, a parliamentary investigation held him directly responsible for the detention of three prisoners who subsequently died in custody. He was suspended from office in Aug 2010 after an investigation by the Iranian judiciary into his role in the deaths of the three men detained on his orders following the election.In Nov 2014, his role in the deaths of detainees was officially recognised by the Iranian authorities. He was acquitted by an Iranian Court on 19 Aug 2015, on charges connected to the torture and deaths of three young men at the Kahrizak detention centre in 2009. Sentenced to prison in 2017 and released in Sep 2019. In Aug 2021, Iran’s Supreme Court issued a ruling in full support of Said Mortazavi, overturning his earlier two-year jail sentence.MortazaviSaidHead of the Welfare System from 2011 to 2013. Prosecutor General of Tehran until Aug 2009. As Prosecutor General of Tehran, he issued a blanket order used for the detention of hundreds of activists, journalists and students. In Jan 2010 a parliamentary investigation held him directly responsible for the detention of three prisoners who subsequently died in custody. He was suspended from office in Aug 2010 after an investigation by the Iranian judiciary into his role in the deaths of the three men detained on his orders following the election.In Nov 2014, his role in the deaths of detainees was officially recognised by the Iranian authorities. He was acquitted by an Iranian Court on 19 Aug 2015, on charges connected to the torture and deaths of three young men at the Kahrizak detention centre in 2009. Sentenced to prison in 2017 and released in Sep 2019.25.SalavatiAbdolghassemJudge of the Special Court for Financial Crimes, branch 4 since 2019. Former Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court, branch 15. Committing Judge in the Tehran Tribunal. In charge of the post-election cases, he was the Judge presiding the “show trials” in summer 2009, he condemned to death two monarchists that appeared in the show trials. He has sentenced more than a hundred political prisoners, human rights activists and demonstrators to lengthy prison sentences.In 2018, reports showed that he continued to hand down similar sentences without proper observance of fair hearing procedures.Judge of the Special Court for Financial Crimes, branch 4 since 2019. Former Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court, branch 15. Committing Judge in the Tehran Tribunal. In charge of the post-election cases, he was the Judge presiding the “show trials” in summer 2009, he condemned to death two monarchists that appeared in the show trials. He has sentenced more than a hundred political prisoners, human rights activists and demonstrators to lengthy prison sentences.In 2018, reports showed that he continued to hand down similar sentences without proper observance of fair hearing procedures.Judge, Head of Tehran Revolutionary Court, branch 15. Committing Judge in the Tehran Tribunal. In charge of the post-election cases, he was the Judge presiding the “show trials” in summer 2009, he condemned to death two monarchists that appeared in the show trials. He has sentenced more than a hundred political prisoners, human rights activists and demonstrators to lengthy prison sentences.In 2018, reports showed that he continued to hand down similar sentences without proper observance of fair hearing procedures.28.YasaghiAli-AkbarJudge of the Supreme Court, head of the 13th section. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Setad-e Dieh Foundation. Chief Judge, Mashhad Revolutionary Court (2001-2011). Trials under his jurisdiction have been conducted summarily and inside closed session, without adherence to basic rights of the accused. As execution rulings were issued en masse (up to 550 between summer 2009 and summer 2011), death sentences were issued without proper observance of fair hearing procedures.Judge of the Supreme Court, head of the 13th section. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Setad-e Dieh Foundation. Chief Judge, Mashhad Revolutionary Court (2001-2011). Trials under his jurisdiction have been conducted summarily and inside closed session, without adherence to basic rights of the accused. As execution rulings were issued en masse (up to 550 between summer 2009 and summer 2011), death sentences were issued without proper observance of fair hearing procedures.Judge of the Supreme Court, head of the 44th section. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Setad-e Dieh Foundation. Chief Judge, Mashhad Revolutionary Court (2001-2011). Trials under his jurisdiction have been conducted summarily and inside closed session, without adherence to basic rights of the accused. As execution rulings were issued en masse (up to 550 between summer 2009 and summer 2011), death sentences were issued without proper observance of fair hearing procedures.30.EsmailiGholam-HosseinEsmailiGholam HosseinChief of Staff of Iranian President Raisi since Aug 2021. Judiciary spokesman from Apr 2019 until Jul 2021. Former head of the Tehran judiciary. Former Head of Iran's Prisons Organisation. In this capacity, he was complicit in the massive detention of political protesters and covering up abuses performed in the jailing system.EsmailiGholam-HosseinEsmailiGholam HosseinChief of Staff of Iranian President Raisi since Aug 2021. Judiciary spokesman from Apr 2019 until Jul 2021. Former head of the Tehran judiciary. Former Head of Iran's Prisons Organisation. In this capacity, he was complicit in the massive detention of political protesters and covering up abuses performed in the jailing system.EsmailiGholam-HosseinJudiciary spokesman since Apr 2019. Former head of the Tehran judiciary. Former Head of Iran's Prisons Organisation. In this capacity, he was complicit in the massive detention of political protesters and covering up abuses performed in the jailing system.33.Abbaszadeh-MeshkiniMahmoudMember of Parliament (since Feb 2020) and Speaker of the Parliament's Committee for National Security and Foreign Affairs. Former Advisor to Iran's High Council for Human Rights (until 2019). Former secretary of the High Council for Human Rights. Former Governor of Ilam Province. Former Political Director of the Interior Ministry. As Head of the Article 10 Committee of the Law on Activities of Political Parties and Groups, he was in charge of authorising demonstrations and other public events and registering political parties.In 2010, he suspended the activities of two reformist political parties linked to Mousavi – the Islamic Iran Participation Front and the Islamic Revolution Mujahedeen Organisation. From 2009 onwards, he has consistently and continuously prohibited all non-governmental gatherings, therefore denying a constitutional right to protest and leading to many arrests of peaceful demonstrators in contravention of the right to freedom of assembly.In 2009, he also denied the opposition a permit for a ceremony to mourn people killed in protests over the Presidential elections.Member of Parliament (since Feb 2020) and Speaker of the Parliament's Committee for National Security and Foreign Affairs. Former Advisor to Iran's High Council for Human Rights (until 2019). Former secretary of the High Council for Human Rights. Former Governor of Ilam Province. Former Political Director of the Interior Ministry. As Head of the Article 10 Committee of the Law on Activities of Political Parties and Groups, he was in charge of authorising demonstrations and other public events and registering political parties.In 2010, he suspended the activities of two reformist political parties linked to Mousavi – the Islamic Iran Participation Front and the Islamic Revolution Mujahedeen Organisation. From 2009 onwards, he has consistently and continuously prohibited all non-governmental gatherings, therefore denying a constitutional right to protest and leading to many arrests of peaceful demonstrators in contravention of the right to freedom of assembly.In 2009, he also denied the opposition a permit for a ceremony to mourn people killed in protests over the Presidential elections.Member of Parliament since Feb 2020. Former Advisor to Iran's High Council for Human Rights (until 2019). Former secretary of the High Council for Human Rights. Former Governor of Ilam Province. Former Political Director of the Interior Ministry. As Head of the Article 10 Committee of the Law on Activities of Political Parties and Groups, he was in charge of authorising demonstrations and other public events and registering political parties.In 2010, he suspended the activities of two reformist political parties linked to Mousavi – the Islamic Iran Participation Front and the Islamic Revolution Mujahedeen Organisation. From 2009 onwards he has consistently and continuously prohibited all non-governmental gatherings, therefore denying a constitutional right to protest and leading to many arrests of peaceful demonstrators in contravention of the right to freedom of assembly.In 2009 he also denied the opposition a permit for a ceremony to mourn people killed in protests over the Presidential elections.35.AkharianHassanHead of Ward 5 and in charge of solitary confinement in EU-listed Rajaee Shahr Prison since 2015; formerly Keeper of Ward 1 of Rajaee Shahr Prison, Karadj until Jul 2010. Several former detainees have denounced his use of torture, as well as orders he gave to prevent inmates receiving medical assistance. According to a transcript of one reported detainee in the Rajaee Shahr Prison, wardens all beat him severely, with Akharian's full knowledge. There is also at least one reported case of ill treatment and the death of a detainee, Mohsen Beikvand, under Akharian's wardenship. Beikvand died in Sep 2010. Other prisoners claim credibly that he was killed by the instructions of Hassan Akharian.Head of Ward 5 and in charge of solitary confinement in EU-listed Rajaee Shahr Prison since 2015; formerly Keeper of Ward 1 of Rajaee Shahr Prison, Karadj until Jul 2010. Several former detainees have denounced his use of torture, as well as orders he gave to prevent inmates receiving medical assistance. According to a transcript of one reported detainee in the Rajaee Shahr Prison, wardens all beat him severely, with Akharian's full knowledge. There is also at least one reported case of ill treatment and the death of a detainee, Mohsen Beikvand, under Akharian's wardenship. Beikvand died in Sep 2010. Other prisoners claim credibly that he was killed by the instructions of Hassan Akharian.Keeper of Ward 1 of Radjaishahr prison, Karadj until Jul 2010. Several former detainees have denounced the use of torture by him, as well as orders he gave to prevent inmates receiving medical assistance. According to a transcript of one reported detainee in the Radjaishahr prison, wardens all beat him severely, with Akharian's full knowledge. There is also at least one reported case of ill treatment and the death of a detainee, Mohsen Beikvand, under Akharian's wardenship. Beikvand died in Sep 2010. Other prisoners claim credibly that he was killed by the instructions of Hassan Akharian.36.AvaeeSeyyed Ali-RezaAvaeeSeyyed AlirezaAvaieAlirezaMinister of Justice until 25 Aug 2021. Former Director of the special investigations office. Deputy Minister of the Interior and Head of the Public Register until Jul 2016. Advisor to the Disciplinary Court for Judges since Apr 2014. Former President of the Tehran Judiciary. As President of the Tehran Judiciary, he has been responsible for human rights violations, arbitrary arrests, denials of prisoners' rights and a high number of executions.Minister of Justice until 25 Aug 2021. Former Director of the special investigations office. Deputy Minister of the Interior and Head of the Public Register until Jul 2016. Advisor to the Disciplinary Court for Judges since Apr 2014. Former President of the Tehran Judiciary. As President of the Tehran Judiciary, he has been responsible for human rights violations, arbitrary arrests, denials of prisoners' rights and a high number of executions.Minister of Justice. Former Director of the special investigations office. Until Jul 2016 Deputy Minister of the Interior and Head of the Public Register. Advisor to the Disciplinary Court for Judges since Apr 2014. Former President of the Tehran Judiciary. As President of the Tehran Judiciary he has been responsible for human rights violations, arbitrary arrests, denials of prisoners' rights and a high number of executions.46.KamalianBehrouzHackers BrainBehrooz_IceHead of the “Ashiyaneh” cyber group linked with the Iranian regime. The “Ashiyaneh” Digital Security, founded by Behrouz Kamalian, is responsible for intensive cyber attacks both on domestic opponents and reformists and foreign institutions. Kamalian's “Ashiyaneh“ organisation's work has assisted the regime's crackdown against the opposition, which has involved numerous serious human rights violations in 2009. Both Kamalian and the “Ashiyaneh“ cyber group have continued their activities until at least Dec 2021.Head of the “Ashiyaneh” cyber group linked with the Iranian regime. The “Ashiyaneh” Digital Security, founded by Behrouz Kamalian, is responsible for intensive cyber attacks both on domestic opponents and reformists and foreign institutions. Kamalian's “Ashiyaneh“ organisation's work has assisted the regime's crackdown against the opposition, which has involved numerous serious human rights violations in 2009. Both Kamalian and the “Ashiyaneh“ cyber group have continued their activities until at least Dec 2021.Head of the “Ashiyaneh” cyber group linked with the Iranian regime. The “Ashiyaneh” Digital Security, founded by Behrouz Kamalian, is responsible for intensive cyber attacks both on domestic opponents and reformists and foreign institutions. Kamalian's “Ashiyaneh“ organisation's work has assisted the regime's crackdown against the opposition, which has involved numerous serious human rights violations in 2009. Both Kamalian and the “Ashiyaneh“ cyber group have continued their activities until at least Jan 2020.47.KhalilollahiMoussaKhalilollahiMousaElahiMousaKhalilChief of Justice of East Azerbaijan province. Former prosecutor of Tabriz from 2010 to 2019. He was involved in Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani’s case and is complicit in grave violations of the right to due process.Chief of Justice of East Azerbaijan province. Former prosecutor of Tabriz from 2010 to 2019. He was involved in Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani’s case and is complicit in grave violations of the right to due process.Prosecutor of Tabriz from 2010 to 2019. He was involved in Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani’s case and is complicit in grave violations of the right to due process.53.TalaHosseinTalaHosseynMayor of Eslamshahr until 2020. Former Iranian MP. Former Governor-General ("Farmandar") of Tehran Province until Sep 2010, he was responsible for the intervention of police forces and therefore for the repression of demonstrations. He received a prize in Dec 2010 for his role in the post-election repression.Mayor of Eslamshahr until 2020. Former Iranian MP. Former Governor-General ("Farmandar") of Tehran Province until Sep 2010, he was responsible for the intervention of police forces and therefore for the repression of demonstrations. He received a prize in Dec 2010 for his role in the post-election repression.Mayor of Eslamshahr. Former Iranian MP. Former Governor-General ("Farmandar") of Tehran Province until Sep 2010, he was responsible for the intervention of police forces and therefore for the repression of demonstrations. He received a prize in Dec 2010 for his role in the post-election repression.55.ZebhiHosseinFirst Deputy Advisor to the Judiciary and Judge of the Supreme Court (head of Branch 41 of the Supreme Court, dealing in particular with security offences and drugs). Deputy to the Prosecutor-General of Iran (2007-2015). In this role, he was responsible for judicial cases brought after the post-election protests in 2009, which were conducted in contravention of human rights. Also in this role, he has condoned excessive punishments for drug offences.First Deputy Advisor to the Judiciary and Judge of the Supreme Court (head of Branch 41 of the Supreme Court, dealing in particular with security offences and drugs). Deputy to the Prosecutor-General of Iran (2007-2015). In this role, he was responsible for judicial cases brought after the post-election protests in 2009, which were conducted in contravention of human rights. Also in this role, he has condoned excessive punishments for drug offences.First Deputy Advisor to the Judiciary and Judge of the Supreme Court. Deputy to the Prosecutor-General of Iran (2007-2015). In this role he was responsible for judicial cases brought after the post-election protests in 2009 which were conducted in contravention of human rights. Also in this role he has condoned excessive punishments for drug offences.56.BahramiMohammad- KazemHead of the administrative justice court until Apr 2021. He was complicit in the repression of peaceful demonstrators in 2009 as head of the judiciary branch of the armed forces.Head of the administrative justice court until Apr 2021. He was complicit in the repression of peaceful demonstrators in 2009 as head of the judiciary branch of the armed forces.Head of the administrative justice court. He was complicit in the repression of peaceful demonstrators in 2009 as head of the judiciary branch of the armed forces.60.HosseiniMohammadDrHosseyniSeyyed MohammadDrSeyedSayyedSayyidVice-president for parliamentary affairs under President Raisi since Aug 2021. Former advisor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and spokesperson for YEKTA, a hard-line political faction. Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (2009-2013). Ex-IRGC, he was complicit in the repression of journalists.Vice-president for parliamentary affairs under President Raisi since Aug 2021. Former advisor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and spokesperson for YEKTA, a hard-line political faction. Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (2009-2013). Ex-IRGC, he was complicit in the repression of journalists.Advisor to Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and spokesperson for YEKTA, a hardline political faction. Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (2009-2013). Ex-IRGC, he was complicit in the repression of journalists.62.ZarghamiEzzatollahMinister of Culture, Crafts and Tourism since 25 Aug 2021. Member of the Supreme Cyberspace Council and Cultural Revolution Council. Former Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) until Nov 2014. Under his tenure at IRIB, he was responsible for all programming decisions. IRIB has broadcast forced confessions of detainees and a series of "show trials" in Aug 2009 and Dec 2011. These constitute a clear violation of international provisions on fair trial and the right to due process.Minister of Culture, Crafts and Tourism since 25 Aug 2021. Member of the Supreme Cyberspace Council and Cultural Revolution Council. Former Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) until Nov 2014. Under his tenure at IRIB, he was responsible for all programming decisions. IRIB has broadcast forced confessions of detainees and a series of "show trials" in Aug 2009 and Dec 2011. These constitute a clear violation of international provisions on fair trial and the right to due process.Member of the Supreme Cyberspace Council and Cultural Revolution Council. Former Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) until Nov 2014. Under his tenure at IRIB, he was responsible for all programming decisions. IRIB has broadcast forced confessions of detainees and a series of "show trials" in Aug 2009 and Dec 2011. These constitute a clear violation of international provisions on fair trial and the right to due process.64.KazemiTorajChief of the Greater Tehran division of the EU-designated Cyber Police until Jun 2020. In this capacity, he announced a campaign for the recruitment of government hackers in order to achieve better control of information on the internet and attack "dangerous" sites.Chief of the Greater Tehran division of the EU-designated Cyber Police until Jun 2020. In this capacity, he announced a campaign for the recruitment of government hackers in order to achieve better control of information on the internet and attack "dangerous" sites.Chief of the Greater Tehran division of the EU-designated Cyber Police. In this capacity, he announced a campaign for the recruitment of government hackers in order to achieve better control of information on the internet and attack "dangerous" sites.65.LarijaniSadeqHead of the Expediency Council since 29 Dec 2018. Former member of the Guardian Council (until Sep 2021). Former Head of the Judiciary (2009-2019). The Head of the Judiciary is required to consent to and sign off every qisas (retribution), hodoud (crimes against God) and ta'zirat (crimes against the state) punishment. This includes sentences carrying the death penalty, floggings and amputations. In this regard, he has personally signed off numerous death penalty sentences, contravening international standards, including stoning, executions by suspension strangulation, execution of juveniles, and public executions such as those where prisoners have been hanged from bridges in front of crowds of thousands. Therefore, he has contributed to a high number of executions. He has also permitted corporal punishment sentences such as amputations and the dripping of acid into the eyes of the convicted. Since Sadeq Larijani took office, arbitrary arrests of political prisoners, human rights defenders and minorities have increased markedly. Sadeq Larijani also bears responsibility for systemic failures in the Iranian judicial process with respect to the right to a fair trial.Head of the Expediency Council since 29 Dec 2018. Former member of the Guardian Council (until Sep 2021). Former Head of the Judiciary (2009-2019). The Head of the Judiciary is required to consent to and sign off every qisas (retribution), hodoud (crimes against God) and ta'zirat (crimes against the state) punishment. This includes sentences carrying the death penalty, floggings and amputations. In this regard, he has personally signed off numerous death penalty sentences, contravening international standards, including stoning, executions by suspension strangulation, execution of juveniles, and public executions such as those where prisoners have been hanged from bridges in front of crowds of thousands. Therefore, he has contributed to a high number of executions. He has also permitted corporal punishment sentences such as amputations and the dripping of acid into the eyes of the convicted. Since Sadeq Larijani took office, arbitrary arrests of political prisoners, human rights defenders and minorities have increased markedly. Sadeq Larijani also bears responsibility for systemic failures in the Iranian judicial process with respect to the right to a fair trial.Named Head of the Expediency Council on 29 Dec 2018. Former Head of the Judiciary (2009-2019). The Head of the Judiciary is required to consent to and sign off every qisas (retribution), hodoud (crimes against God) and ta'zirat (crimes against the state) punishment. This includes sentences carrying the death penalty, floggings and amputations. In this regard, he has personally signed off numerous death penalty sentences, contravening international standards, including stoning, executions by suspension strangulation, execution of juveniles, and public executions such as those where prisoners have been hanged from bridges in front of crowds of thousands. Therefore, he has contributed to a high number of executions. He has also permitted corporal punishment sentences such as amputations and the dripping of acid into the eyes of the convicted. Since Sadeq Larijani took office, arbitrary arrests of political prisoners, human rights defenders and minorities have increased markedly. Sadeq Larijani also bears responsibility for systemic failures in the Iranian judicial process with respect to the right to a fair trial.69.MortazaviSeyyed SolatSince 5 Sep 2021, Vice-President for Executive Affairs of Iran and Head of the Presidential Office. Head of the real estate branch of the Mostazafan Foundation, which was directly run by Supreme Leader Khamenei from 16 Sep 2019 until Sep 2021. Until Nov 2019, Director of the Tehran branch of the Foundation Astan Qods Razavi. Former mayor of the second largest city of Iran, Mashhad, where public executions are regularly carried out. Former Deputy Interior Minister for Political Affairs, appointed in 2009. In this capacity, he was responsible for directing repression of persons who spoke up in defence of their legitimate rights, including freedom of expression. Later appointed as Head of the Iranian Election Committee for the parliamentarian elections in 2012 and for the presidential elections in 2013.Since 5 Sep 2021, Vice-President for Executive Affairs of Iran and Head of the Presidential Office. Head of the real estate branch of the Mostazafan Foundation, which was directly run by Supreme Leader Khamenei from 16 Sep 2019 until Sep 2021. Until Nov 2019, Director of the Tehran branch of the Foundation Astan Qods Razavi. Former mayor of the second largest city of Iran, Mashhad, where public executions are regularly carried out. Former Deputy Interior Minister for Political Affairs, appointed in 2009. In this capacity, he was responsible for directing repression of persons who spoke up in defence of their legitimate rights, including freedom of expression. Later appointed as Head of the Iranian Election Committee for the parliamentarian elections in 2012 and for the presidential elections in 2013.Since 16 Sep 2019, head of the real estate branch of the Mostazafan Foundation, which is directly run by Supreme Leader Khamenei. Until Nov 2019, Director of the Tehran branch of the Foundation Astan Qods Razavi. Former mayor of the second largest city of Iran, Mashhad, where public executions regularly happen. Former Deputy Interior Minister for Political Affairs, appointed in 2009. In this capacity, he was responsible for directing repression of persons who spoke up in defence of their legitimate rights, including freedom of expression. Later appointed as Head of the Iranian Election Committee for the parliamentarian elections in 2012 and for the presidential elections in 2013.74.Rezvanma-NeshAliDeputy prosecutor province of Karaj, region of Alborz in the period 2010-2016. Responsible for grave violation of human rights, including involvement in the execution of a juvenile.Deputy prosecutor province of Karaj, region of Alborz in the period 2010-2016. Responsible for grave violation of human rights, including involvement in the execution of a juvenile.Deputy prosecutor province of Karaj, region of Alborz. Responsible for grave violation of human rights, including involvement in the execution of a juvenile.27.ZargarAhmadJudge at the Supreme Court and Chief of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Head of the "Organization for the Preservation of Morality". Former judge at the 2nd Branch of the Special Economic Corruption Court. Former judge, Tehran Appeals Court, Branch 36.He confirmed long-term jail warrants and death warrants against protesters.38.FiruzabadiSeyyed HasanDrFiruzabadiSeyed HassanDrFirouzabadiSeyyed HasanDrFirouzabadiSeyed HassanDrAs Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces (1989 to 2016), he was the highest military commander responsible for directing all military divisions and policies, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and police. In 2009, forces under his formal chain of command brutally suppressed peaceful protestors and perpetrated mass detentions.Currently military advisor to the Supreme Leader and member of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and the Expediency Council.Maj-Gen41.HejaziMohammadDeputy Commander of IRGC’s Quds Force since 2020 as a result of the reorganisation of its chain of command following the killing of General Qasem Soleimani. As IRGC-General, he has played a key role in intimidating and threatening Iran's “enemies”. Former Head of the IRGC's Sarollah Corps in Tehran, and former Head of the Basij Forces, he played a central role in the post-election crackdown of protesters in 2009.NajafIraqTehranIranMashadMeybod, YazdIranDezfulIranFarsanTchar Mahal-o-Bakhtiari (South)IranIspahanIranTabrizIranRafsanjan, KermanIranEjiyehIran