Archive · 24 Jul 2026
US Sanctions Iranian Billionaire Zanjani for Regime Support
The United States and the European Union have imposed new sanctions on Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani and other individuals for their roles in supporting the Iranian regime and committing human rights abuses.
Zanjani, who was previously sentenced to death for embezzlement, has re-emerged as a key financier for the regime.
The US sanctions target Zanjani's conglomerate, which is involved in various industries, including cryptocurrency.
The EU has sanctioned five Iranian judges and a hacker for their roles in human rights violations, including imposing death sentences and cyber-attacks.
These actions aim to cut off economic access for corrupt Iranian regime elites and address ongoing repression within Iran.
US sanctions Babak Zanjani for evading sanctions and supporting the Iranian regime.
EU sanctions five Iranian judges and a hacker for human rights abuses.
Zanjani's conglomerate, Dot One, is involved in telecommunications, transportation, airlines, and cryptocurrency.
Zanjani was previously sentenced to death for embezzlement but had his sentence commuted in 2024.
The EU sanctions target individuals involved in cyber-attacks and repression of political dissidents.
- Who
- Babak Zanjani, Iranian billionaire; five Iranian judges; Nima Salehi, Iranian hacker
- What
- US and EU impose sanctions on individuals and entities linked to Iran
- When
- Recently announced
- Where
- United States and European Union
- Why
- For evading sanctions, supporting the Iranian regime, and human rights abuses
US and EU Sanctions
Iranian Regime
Sanctions Against Zanjani
US and EU Sanctions
The US and EU impose sanctions on Babak Zanjani for evading sanctions and supporting the Iranian regime.
Iranian Regime
Zanjani is a key financier helping the Iranian regime maintain access to international financial systems.
Human Rights Violations
US and EU Sanctions
The EU sanctions Iranian judges and a hacker for human rights abuses, including death sentences and cyber-attacks.
Iranian Regime
The Iranian regime continues to repress its own people, including political dissidents and human rights activists.
- Individuals Sanctioned
- Babak Zanjani, five Iranian judges, Nima Salehi
- Entities Sanctioned
- Dot One conglomerate, Ashiyane cyber group
- US Spokesperson
- Tommy Pigott
- EU Top Diplomat
- Kaja Kallas
- US Treasury Secretary
- Scott Bessent
- Zanjani's Sentence
- Death sentence commuted in 2024
- Zanjani's Role
- Major backer of the Iranian regime
- EU Sanctions Focus
- Human rights offenses