Azimi, Mohammad Nazar

Person/Entity:
Person
Also Known As:
Azimi, Mohammad; Azimi, Mohammadnazar
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2023-01-23
Sanctioned by EU:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by EU:
2023-01-23
Sanctioned by U.K.:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.K.:
2023-04-24
Sanctioned by Canada:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by Canada:
2023-02-22
Sanctioned by Australia:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by Australia:
2023-03-17
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Description

"Mohammad Nazar Azimi (Azimi) serves as the commander of the IRGC’s Najaf Ashraf West Headquarters, the IRGC command responsible for the western Iranian provinces of Kermanshah, Hamadan, and Ilam. IRGC forces under the command of Azimi... [has] committed some of the worst acts of violence by Iranian security forces since the beginning of protests in September 2022. In Javanrud, a small town in Kermanshah province, IRGC troops used live ammunition, including from semi-heavy machine guns, to quell protests, killing and wounding dozens. The IRGC has shelled vehicles attempting to deliver blood bags to those wounded in local hospitals, preventing their delivery."1

"Brigadier General Mohammad Nazar Azimi is the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters Najaf Al-Ashraf, which commands IRGC troops in the provinces of Kermanshah, Hamedan and Ilam. During the 2022 protests, Kermanshah province has seen violent crackdowns by Iranian security forces, including the IRGC. As commander of the regional IRGC headquarters for the IRGC troops engaged in this region, he is responsible for the IRGC violence against protestors in Kermanshah province. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran."2 

"Commander of the Najaf al-Ashraf Regional Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)."3 

"Mohammad Nazar AZIMI (“AZIMI”) is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 as through his role as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander of the Najaf Ashraf West Headquarters, responsible for the western provinces of Kermanshah, Hamadan and Ilam, Iran, he is or has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting serious human rights violations including violations of the right of life and violations of the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, violations of the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in Iran and violations of the right to liberty and security, including refraining from the arbitrary arrest and detention of persons in Iran. Through his role in the IRGC, AZIMI is also a member of an organisation that is responsible for the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran."4 

Sources: 

1. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1209

2. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.LI.2023.020.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2023%3A020I%3ATOC

3. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2023L00271 

4. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1152336/Notice_Iran__Human_Rights__240423.pdf 

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