Britain Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Officials and Security Body Following Recent Protests

The Foreign Office of Great Britain GBannounced wide-ranging sanctions on February 2, 2026, targeting ten individuals and the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The measures, which include asset freezes, director disqualifications, and travel bans, come in response to alleged serious human rights violations connected to recent protests in Iran IR. These sanctions target entities and individuals accused of suppressing freedom of expression and restricting peaceful assembly, as well as specific breaches of the right to life.

Among those designated are senior police chiefs, figures from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and members of the judiciary accused of directing violent repression. The government stated that these individuals and judges have been involved in excessive sentencing or proceedings that abuse human rights. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper yvette coopermade public statements characterizing the protests and the government response, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding the actions taken against peaceful demonstrators.