Mohtasham, Abdolhamid

Person/Entity:
Person
Also Known As:
Mohtasham, Abdol-Hamid; Mohtasham, Abdul-Hamid
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2018-05-30
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
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Description

"As a founding member and key leader of [Ansar-e Hizballah], Abdolhamid Mohtasham plays a significant role in overseeing the group’s actions. He has threatened to use Ansar-e Hizballah to patrol Iranian streets and attack women whom he deems to be unvirtuous." 1

Source:

1. https://home.treasury.gov/

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