Reza AGHAZADEH
Sanctioned entityBorn 15 Mar 1949 (77 years old),Iran. Named in 6 sanctions listings.
Summary
Reza Aghazadeh is an Iranian national, member of the Expediency Discernment Council. He served as Head of the Atomic Energy Organization between 1997 and 2009. His positions have led him to be at the forefront of the development of Iran’s nuclear programme. He is still consulted by his AEOI colleagues on nuclear issues. Reza Aghazadeh is therefore responsible for directly participating in Iran’s nuclear programme and nuclear escalation.
(UE) 2025/1980 du 29/09/2025 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012) (FondementJuridique: 4007)
(Date of UN designation: 2025-09-29) (Designation details: (23.4.2007, suspended since 16.1.2016))
Reza Aghazadeh est un ressortissant iranien, membre du Conseil de discernement de l'intérêt supérieur de l'État. Il a été chef de l'Organisation iranienne de l'énergie atomique entre 1997 et 2009. Ses fonctions l'ont conduit à être en première ligne du développement du programme nucléaire de l'Iran. Ses collègues de l'AEOI le consultent toujours sur les questions nucléaires. Reza Aghazadeh est donc responsable d'actions contribuant directement au programme nucléaire de l'Iran et à l'escalade nucléaire. Inscrit le 29.9.2025 (23.4.2007, suspendue depuis le 16.1.2016).
(23.4.2007, suspended since 16.1.2016)
Sanctions and listings6
- Listed
- 29 Sep 2025
EU sanctions against Iran - IRN
Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union
Designation date published: 2025-09-29
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council
(23.4.2007, suspended since 16.1.2016)
2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)
Programme EU-IRNReference EU.13709.52eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 29 Sep 2025
EU sanctions against Iran
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)
Programme EU-IRNfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 12 Dec 2025
Measures Against The Islamic Republic Of Iran - Ordinance of 12 December 2025 on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran (SR 946.231.143.6), annexes 11-14
State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland
Programme SECO-IRANReference 100173seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2025/1980 du 29/09/2025
Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne
Reza Aghazadeh est un ressortissant iranien, membre du Conseil de discernement de l’intérêt supérieur de l’État. Il a été chef de l’Organisation iranienne de l’énergie atomique entre 1997 et 2009. Ses fonctions l’ont conduit à être en première ligne du développement du programme nucléaire de l’Iran. Ses collègues de l’AEOI le consultent toujours sur les questions nucléaires. Reza Aghazadeh est donc responsable d’actions contribuant directement au programme nucléaire de l’Iran et à l’escalade nucléaire.
EU sanctions against Iran - (UE) 2025/1980 du 29/09/2025 (UE Iran prolifération - R (UE) 267/2012)
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
Reza Aghazadeh est un ressortissant iranien, membre du Conseil de discernement de l'intérêt supérieur de l'État. Il a été chef de l'Organisation iranienne de l'énergie atomique entre 1997 et 2009. Ses fonctions l'ont conduit à être en première ligne du développement du programme nucléaire de l'Iran. Ses collègues de l'AEOI le consultent toujours sur les questions nucléaires. Reza Aghazadeh est donc responsable d'actions contribuant directement au programme nucléaire de l'Iran et à l'escalade nucléaire. Inscrit le 29.9.2025 (23.4.2007, suspendue depuis le 16.1.2016).
Programme EU-IRNgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu
- Effective
- 29 Sep 2025
UK sanctions relating to Iran (nuclear weapons) - The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Asset freeze, travel ban and director disqualification sanction
Reza Aghazadeh is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. As the former president of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Reza Aghazadeh has been responsible for engaging in, providing support for, and facilitating a relevant nuclear activity in, or for use in, Iran.
Programme GB-IRAN-NWReference 9087Reference INU0352Last updated 29 Sep 2025gov.ukgov.uk
Positions held2
Period not retained
Aghazadeh served as the president of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran from September 1997 until his resignation in July 2009. He is or has been a member of the Expediency Discernment Council.
Period not retained
Reza Aghazadeh is an Iranian national, member of the Expediency Discernment Council. He served as Head of the Atomic Energy Organization between 1997 and 2009. His positions have led him to be at the forefront of the development of Iran’s nuclear programme. He is still consulted by his AEOI colleagues on nuclear issues. Reza Aghazadeh is therefore responsible for directly participating in Iran’s nuclear programme and nuclear escalation.
Other names4
Also known as4
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