Fars News Agency

Person/Entity:
Entity
Also Known As:
Fars News Agency Cultural Institute
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2023-09-15
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
Sanctioned by Canada:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by Canada:
2022-10-19
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
U.S Laws/EOs Sanctioned Under:
EO 13553
EU Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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U.K. Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Canadian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations
Australian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Description

IRGC-affiliated, semi-official Iranian news agency. Has broadcast coerced confessions.1

"Fars News Agency is closely affiliated with the IRGC and has provided special intelligence reports to Hossein Salami. Fars News Agency closely coordinated with the Basij Resistance Force (Basij) deputy commander on ongoing Iranian domestic concerns. The Basij, a paramilitary force subordinate to the IRGC, was designated pursuant to E.O. 13553 on June 9, 2011 for its involvement in the violent crackdowns and serious human rights abuses occurring in Iran following the disputed June 2009 presidential election. Fars News Agency was also founded by Hamidreza Moghadam Far, and its board of directors is chaired by Mohammad Mehdi Sayyari Zahan, the U.S.-designated deputy head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization."2 

Source: 

1. https://www.iranintl.com/en/202207292567

2. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1733 

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