Ministry of Intelligence (Iran)
Iran's civilian spy agency (MOIS); US-sanctioned 2012, runs Evin's Ward 209; branded BBC Persian and VOA 'hostile' outlets in 2026
Agency· Iran · in the record since Feb 2012
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The Ministry of Intelligence runs Ward 209 of Evin Prison, according to the UK government's sanctions notice.
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- Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK: IranDocumententry 126, MOSLEHI, Heydar
The Ministry of Intelligence runs Ward 209 of Evin Prison, where many activists have been held on account of their peaceful activities in opposition to the government in power.
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Intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib was killed on 18 March 2026; President Pezeshkian appointed an acting head whose name was not disclosed.
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- Tasnim News Agency — Iran's President Appoints Caretaker Minister of Intelligence
President Pezeshkian has appointed an acting head of the Ministry of Intelligence after the martyrdom of Khatib.
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The US Treasury designated Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security on 16 February 2012 for human rights abuses and support for terrorism.
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- Treasury Designates Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security for Human Rights Abuses and Support for TerrorismDocument
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the designation of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security