Entity record
Mehdrdada Akhlaghi KETABACHIPerson
Mehdrdada Akhlaghi KETABACHI appears on the Australian Sanctions Consolidated List and 6 other official sanctions lists, designated by US OFAC, UN Security Council, European Union, UK HM Treasury (OFSI), FR DGT, AU DFAT, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) under programs NPWMD, IFSR, IRAN-CON-ARMS-EO, Iran, IRN, Iran (Nuclear), RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suiv (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suivantes), (UE) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012), Décision du comité des sanctions des Nations Unies du 24/03/2007 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012), (UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012), Autonomous (Iran), 1737 (Iran), The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019; reflected as observed on 2026-09-04.
Also known as
- Merhdada Akhlaghi KETABCHI
- Mehrdad AKHLAGHI-KETABACHI
- مهرداد اخلاقی کتابچی (Arab)
- Mehdrdada Akhlaghi KETABACHI
- Mehrdad AKHLAGHI-KETABCHI
- Merhdada KETABCHI
- Merhdad Akhlaghi KETABCHI
Designations
- Designated by US OFAC under program NPWMD. Other entities under NPWMD
- Designated by US OFAC under program IFSR. Other entities under IFSR
- Designated by US OFAC under program IRAN-CON-ARMS-EO. Other entities under IRAN-CON-ARMS-EO
- Designated by UN Security Council under program Iran since . Other entities under Iran
- Designated by European Union under program IRN since . Other entities under IRN
- Designated by European Union under program IRN since . Other entities under IRN
- Designated by UK HM Treasury (OFSI) under program Iran (Nuclear) since . Other entities under Iran (Nuclear)
- Designated by FR DGT under program RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suiv (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suivantes). Other entities under RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suiv (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et suivantes)
- Designated by FR DGT under program (UE) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012) since . Other entities under (UE) 2025/1982 du 29/09/2025 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012)
- Designated by FR DGT under program Décision du comité des sanctions des Nations Unies du 24/03/2007 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012) since . Other entities under Décision du comité des sanctions des Nations Unies du 24/03/2007 (ONU Iran prolifération - RCSNU 1737 (2006) et R (UE) 267/2012)
- Designated by FR DGT under program (UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012) since . Other entities under (UE) 2023/2196 du 16/10/2023 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012)
- Designated by AU DFAT under program Autonomous (Iran) since . Other entities under Autonomous (Iran)
- Designated by AU DFAT under program 1737 (Iran) since . Other entities under 1737 (Iran)
- Designated by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) under program The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 since . Other entities under The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Reason for listing
Per AU DFAT (listed ):
Instrument of first designation and declaration: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment (No. 2) Instrument 2023 (official source)
Per AU DFAT (listed ):
Listed by the 1737 on 24 March 2007 (amended on 17 December 2014) (official source)
Per European Union (listed ):
UN designation 24/03/2007 (no longer valid) (official source)
Per European Union (listed ):
Date of UN designation: 24.3.2007 (official source)
Per FR DGT (listed ):
Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi est le directeur de l'Organisation des industries de la défense (DIO), un conglomérat d'entreprises dirigé par la République islamique d'Iran et dont la mission est de doter les forces armées des capacités de fabrication et des capacités techniques nécessaires. Ces dernières années, la DIO a tenté de s'orienter vers l'exportation, ce qui a permis à l'Iran de devenir un exportateur d'armes. Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi est également le directeur de l'Organisation des industries aérospatiales (AIO), qui a récemment conçu le projectile de précision à moyenne portée Kheibar visant à renforcer les forces armées iraniennes dans les domaines des missiles, des drones, des radars et d'autres domaines. En cette qualité, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi concourt à l'acquisition d'articles, de biens, d'équipements, de matériels et de technologies interdits à l'appui des activités nucléaires de l'Iran posant un risque de prolifération et de la mise au point de vecteurs d'armes nucléaires. Dès lors, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi est responsable de fournir un appui aux activités nucléaires de l'Iran posant un risque de prolifération et à la mise au point de vecteurs d'armes nucléaires. (official source)
Per FR DGT (listed ):
Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi est le directeur de l'Organisation des industries de la défense (DIO), un conglomérat d'entreprises dirigé par la République islamique d'Iran et dont la mission est de doter les forces armées des capacités de fabrication et des capacités techniques nécessaires. Ces dernières années, la DIO a tenté de s'orienter vers l'exportation, ce qui a permis à l'Iran de devenir un exportateur d'armes. Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi est également le directeur de l'Organisation des industries aérospatiales (AIO), qui a récemment conçu le projectile de précision à moyenne portée Kheibar visant à renforcer les forces armées iraniennes dans les domaines des missiles, des drones, des radars et d'autres domaines. En cette qualité, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi concourt à l'acquisition d'articles, de biens, d'équipements, de matériels et de technologies interdits à l'appui des activités nucléaires de l'Iran posant un risque de prolifération et de la mise au point de vecteurs d'armes nucléaires. Dès lors, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi est responsable de fournir un appui aux activités nucléaires de l'Iran posant un risque de prolifération et à la mise au point de vecteurs d'armes nucléaires. (official source)
Per FR DGT (listed ):
Personne concourant au programme nucléaire ou de missiles balistiques; chef du Groupe industriel Shahid Bagheri (SBIG), lequel a été désigné en vertu de la résolution 1737(2006) pour son rôle dans le programme de missiles balistiques. (official source)
Per FR DGT:
Personne concourant au programme nucléaire ou de missiles balistiques; chef du Groupe industriel Shahid Bagheri (SBIG), lequel a été désigné en vertu de la résolution 1737(2006) pour son rôle dans le programme de missiles balistiques. (official source)
Per UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) (listed ):
UKSL INU0283 — Measures: Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction — Mehrada Akhlaghi KETABACHI is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Mehrada Akhlaghi KETABACHI is or has been engaging in, providing support for or facilitating the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. (official source)
Per UK HM Treasury (OFSI) (listed ):
INU0283 — Mehrada Akhlaghi KETABACHI is an involved person within the meaning of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Mehrada Akhlaghi KETABACHI is or has been engaging in, providing support for or facilitating the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. (official source)
Per UN Security Council (listed ):
IRi.020 — [Old Reference # I.47.C.6] (official source)
Key properties
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- UNKNOWN
- Nationality
- Iran
- Position
- Directeur de l'Organisation des industries de la défense (DIO) et de l'Organisation des industries aérospatiales (AIO); Director of AIO and the Head of SBIG; Director of the Defense Industries Organization (DIO) and of the Aerospace Industries Organization; Head of Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG), which is designated under resolution 1737(2006) for its role in the ballistic missile programme; Head of the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG), which is designated under resolution 1737 (2006) for its role in the ballistic missile programme (designated under IRe.066).; chef du Groupe industriel Shahid Bagheri (SBIG)
- Gender
- male
- Notes
- IRi.020. Designation: Head of the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG), which is designated under resolution 1737 (2006) for its role in the ballistic missile programme (designated under IRe.066). Passport no: A0030940, issued in Iran., Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi est le directeur de l'Organisation des industries de la défense (DIO), un conglomérat d'entreprises dirigé par la République islamique d'Iran et dont la mission est de doter les forces armées des capacités de fabrication et des capacités techniques nécessaires. Ces dernières années, la DIO a tenté de s'orienter vers l'exportation, ce qui a permis à l'Iran de devenir un exportateur d'armes. Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi est également le directeur de l'Organisation des industries aérospatiales (AIO), qui a récemment conçu le projectile de précision à moyenne portée Kheibar visant à renforcer les forces armées iraniennes dans les domaines des missiles, des drones, des radars et d'autres domaines. En cette qualité, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi concourt à l'acquisition d'articles, de biens, d'équipements, de matériels et de technologies interdits à l'appui des activités nucléaires de l'Iran posant un risque de prolifération et de la mise au point de vecteurs d'armes nucléaires. Dès lors, Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabachi est responsable de fournir un appui aux activités nucléaires de l'Iran posant un risque de prolifération et à la mise au point de vecteurs d'armes nucléaires., Personne concourant au programme nucléaire ou de missiles balistiques; chef du Groupe industriel Shahid Bagheri (SBIG), lequel a été désigné en vertu de la résolution 1737(2006) pour son rôle dans le programme de missiles balistiques., Previously listed under UNSC Resolution 2231 – Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Iran) Regulation 2016 [F2016L01181] Head of Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group (SBIG).
Identifiers
- Passport
- A0030940 · Iran
- Additional Sanctions Information -
- Subject to Secondary Sanctions
- OFSI Group ID
- 16168
- Passeport
- A0030940 (Iran)
- Délivré en Iran
- A0030940
- passport
- A0030940, issued in Iran
- UK Sanctions List Unique ID
- INU0283
Addresses
c/o AIO, Tehran, Iranc/o SBIG, Tehran, IranAIO, Langare Street, Nobonyad Square, Tehran, IranSource list & list version
| Source list | List version | Manifest SHA-256 | Status | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Sanctions Consolidated ListSanctions list Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | au_dfat_sanctions@2026-09-04 | 3391750c53486121… | List version (signing pending) | — |
| EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions ListSanctions list European Union (Council / DG FISMA) | 20260612-001 | 0c83e632fea7709d… | List version (signing pending) | manifest |
| Registre national des gelsSanctions list Direction générale du Trésor | fr_tresor_gels_avoir@2026-09-03T11:52:46.0865293+02:00 | befdb75f35011f00… | List version (signing pending) | — |
| UK Sanctions List (UKSL)Sanctions list UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) | gb_fcdo_uksl@2026-09-02 | a775be210dce0de9… | List version (signing pending) | — |
| UK OFSI Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions TargetsSanctions list UK HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) | 20260610-001 | 4d14d0d8a5584fff… | List version (signing pending) | manifest |
| UN Security Council Consolidated ListSanctions list United Nations Security Council | un_sc_sanctions@2026-09-02 | cf0b15975e826eaa… | List version (signing pending) | — |
| OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListSanctions list US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control | 20260613-001 | f72eae9992417510… | List version (signing pending) | manifest |
About these sources
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade administrative Consolidated List — UN and Australian autonomous sanctions entries, including individuals, entities and sanctioned vessels, with measure indicators and designation instruments. The underlying instruments and law control, and a consolidated list can lag an amendment.
What a match means: A match is an entry on Australia's official operational list. Escalate it as a genuine sanctions signal, then check the published measure flags and cited controlling instrument before deciding the legal restriction.
The EU's Financial Sanctions Files (FSF) — the European Commission's administrative consolidated feed of persons, groups and entities subject to EU asset-freeze measures under Council CFSP decisions and implementing Regulations. The underlying legal acts control and a consolidated feed can lag an amendment.
What a match means: A match is an entry in the Commission's official operational feed. Escalate it as a genuine EU sanctions signal, then verify the cited programme and controlling Council Regulation before deciding the exact legal restriction.
France's Registre national des gels, published by the Direction générale du Trésor — the administrative national operational register combining EU, UN-implemented and French domestic asset-freeze measures while retaining each legal basis. The cited legal acts control and the consolidated register can lag an amendment.
What a match means: A match is an entry in France's official asset-freeze register. Preserve its French/EU/UN provenance and escalate it, then review each attached legal basis and effective date before deciding the controlling obligation.
The UK Sanctions List (UKSL), published by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — since 28 January 2026 the single, current source for all UK sanctions designations (financial, immigration, trade and transport measures), superseding the older OFSI Consolidated List.
What a match means: A match is a current, binding UK sanctions designation — treat as a direct compliance hit and escalate immediately.
The UK's former OFSI Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets, maintained by HM Treasury. OFSI closed this list on 28 January 2026 — current UK sanctions designations now publish only to the FCDO UK Sanctions List (also in this catalog) — and it is retained here as a historical source.
What a match means: A match reflects a UK financial-sanctions designation recorded before the 28 Jan 2026 cutover; check whether the same party also appears on the current UK Sanctions List, and treat either appearance as a genuine UK sanctions hit, not a stale false positive.
The UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List, maintained by the UN Secretariat on behalf of the Council's active sanctions regimes (Al-Qaida/ISIL, Taliban, DPRK, Iran non-proliferation, and multiple country regimes). UN member states are treaty-bound to implement these designations, and most national sanctions lists mirror them.
What a match means: A match is a binding multilateral UN Security Council designation — one of the most authoritative sanctions signals available; escalate immediately.
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List — the United States' primary sanctions list, naming persons, companies, vessels and aircraft whose property is blocked under US sanctions authorities (IEEPA, TWEA, the Kingpin Act, Global Magnitsky, and program-specific executive orders).
What a match means: A match is a direct US sanctions hit — the named party is designated and, absent a license, US persons are generally barred from dealing with them; escalate immediately rather than clearing the alert yourself.
First observed ; last confirmed present in Australian Sanctions Consolidated List list version au_dfat_sanctions@2026-09-04, observed .
Source: United Nations Security Council Consolidated List (scsanctions.un.org), used under CC BY 3.0 IGO.
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