Morteza SHEIKHI

(Date of UN designation: 2026-01-29)

(UE) 2026/267 (UE Iran répression - R (UE) 359/2011) (FondementJuridique: 4087)

Morteza Sheykhi est le commandant du Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique (IRGC) dans le comté d’Azna, province du Lorestan, depuis 2024. Sous son commandement, les forces de l’IRGC dans le comté d’Azna ont été impliquées dans la répression violente de manifestations, y compris lors des manifestations à l’échelle nationale en Iran qui ont débuté en décembre 2025, où les forces de l’IRGC ont ouvert le feu sur les manifestants, qui a fait des morts et des blessés. En tant que commandant de l’IRGC dans le comté d’Azna, Morteza Sheykhi est donc responsable de graves violations des droits de l’homme en Iran.

Morteza Sheykhi has been Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Azna County, Lorestan Province, since 2024. Under his command, IRGC forces in Azna County have been involved in the violent repression of demonstrations, including during the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025, where IRGC forces opened fire on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries. As Commander of the IRGC in Azna County, Morteza Sheykhi is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

Under his command, IRGC forces in Azna County have been involved in the violent repression of demonstrations, including during the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025, where IRGC forces opened fire on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Name Morteza SHEYKHI: Under his command, IRGC forces in Azna County have been involved in the violent repression of demonstrations, including during the nationwide protests in Iran that began in December 2025, where IRGC forces opened fire on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Function: Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Azna County