Hossein YEKTA

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Positions according to sources

• Hossein Yekta is a senior Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who acts as a recruiter and indoctrinator for the IRGC. During the protests that started in December 2025, he publicly supported the shooting of peaceful demonstrators.\nHossein Yekta is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

Official sanctions listings

• European Union — 2026-03-16 — EU.14275.73 · Sources

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