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Ali Fazli | |
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| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) Tuyserkan, Hamedan, Iran |
| Allegiance |  Iran |
| Branch |  IRGC |
| Years of service | 1979-present |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 33rd Al-Mahdi Division27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division10th Division of Sayyid Al-Shohada |
| Battles / wars | Iran–Iraq War (WIA) |
| Awards |  3rd grade Fath Medal |
Ali Fazli (born 1961 in Tuyserkan) is a Brigadier General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, currently serving as the Deputy Coordinator of the Revolutionary Guard Corps.[1][2][3][4] He joined the IRGC in 1979 and was a mid-level commander of the IRGC during the Iran–Iraq War, participating in most of the IRGC's major operations.[5][6][7]
Fazli was the commander of the 33rd Al-Mahdi Division from 1981 to 1982 and the 27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division Brigade from 1982 to 1983.[8][9][10] He commanded the 10th Division of Sayyid Al-Shohada from 1985 to 1997.[11][12] He was the deputy commander of the Thar-Allah Headquarters from 1997 to 1999, and from 2005 to 2008, he served as the deputy chief of operations for the IRGC Joint Headquarters.[13][14][15] Fazli was the deputy head of the Basij from 2009 to 2018.[16][17][18] He was the commander of the Imam Hossein University from 2018 to 2022.[19][20][21]
Sanctions
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European Union: In a decision on April 13, 2011, banned 32 Iranian officials, including Ali Fazli, from entering the EU countries for their role in widespread violations of the rights of Iranian citizens.[22] According to the EU statement, the 10th Division of Sayyid Al-Shohada Brigade was responsible for providing security in Tehran, which played a significant role in suppressing protests against the results of the 2009 Iranian presidential election.[23]
United States of America: On 21 May 2012, the United States Department of the Treasury also sanctioned Ali Fazli for human rights abuses.[24][25] According to the statement, Fazli, as commander of the 10th Division of Sayyid Al-Shohada, was responsible for suppressing peaceful protests after the 2009 Iranian presidential election.[26][27] He also, as deputy commander of the Basij, was involved in organizing cyberattacks against foreign news websites in order to deny Iranian citizens access to information.[28][29][30]
United Kingdom: Sanctioned Ali Fazli, who is subject to UK sanctions for gross human rights violations.[31][32][33]
Canada: Sanctioned Ali Fazli for grave breach of international peace and security.[34]
Awards and recognition
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References
[edit]- ^ "'True Promise 3' to be carried out on schedule". Mehr News Agency. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "IRGC Commander Trumpets Iran's Foreign Military Interventions". Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. 2019-03-18. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Iran's IRGC Commander Asserts Operation True Promise III To Be Carry Out 'in Right Time'". Iran Front Page. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "The IRGC Headquarters". Iran Wire. 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Ali Fazli: Suppressor of Urban Riots". Iran Wire. 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Member, Farsi Writers Page Amir Daftari News Reporter Newsweek Is A. Trust Project (2025-02-28). "Iran threatens new attack on Israel". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Iran's Islamic armed forces tell students in UK to wage war on Jews". The Times. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "As axis of resistance breaks down, Iraqi militias take center stage". Jewish News Syndicate. 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "A Crack In The Revolutionary Guards?". The Atlantic. 2009-06-22. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Iran to Teach High School Students How to Hunt Drones". International Business Times UK. 2013-08-18. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Every Which Way But Lose". FRONTLINE - Tehran Bureau. 2009-12-07. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "EU Finalizes Sanctions for 32 Individuals in Iranian Government Who Violated Human Rights". Center for Human Rights in Iran. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "All enemy moves under Iranian forces' constant watch: senior IRGC cmdr". Mehr News Agency. 2020-06-23. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "We have proved that the IRGC is a terror group operating in Britain. Ban it now". The Jewish Chronicle. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Khamenei's son takes control of Iran's anti-protest militia". The Guardian. 2009-07-08. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Iranian high schoolers to study 'drone hunting'". Times of Israel. 2013-08-19. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "'We monitor land, sky, sea day and night'". Young Journalists Club. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Aryan, Hossein (2010-07-20). "Blaming Outsiders Won't Solve Iran's Baluchistan Problem". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "General Fazli named Imam Hossein Cadet College chief". Tehran Times. 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Farewell, introduction ceremony of Imam Hossein Cadet College chief". Mehr News Agency. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Imam Hussein University (IHU)". Iran Watch. 2004-01-26. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Individuals with IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) nationality over time". European Commission. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 359/2011". eur-lex.europa.eu. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Sanctions List Search". OFAC. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Report to Congress List of Persons Who Are Responsible for or Complicit in Certain Human Rights Abuses in Iran". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "'Basij has reduced sanctions effects'". Tehran Times. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Report to Congress on Identification of, and Immigration Restrictions on, Senior Officials of the Government of Iran and their Family Members". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Iranian Cyber-Repression Brings U.S. Sanctions on Key Officials". Bloomberg. 2012-11-09. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Report to Congress: List of Persons Who Are Responsible for or Complicit in Certain Human Rights Abuses in Iran". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Iran's Cyber War: Hackers In Service Of The Regime; IRGC Claims Iran Can Hack Enemy's Advanced Weapons Systems; Iranian Army Official: 'The Cyber Arena Is Actually The Arena Of The Hidden Imam'". MEMRI. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "UANI Europe Campaign". UANI. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Affiliated with IRGC which is subject to terrorism sanctions". UANI. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Consolidated list of financial sanctions targets in the UK" (PDF). Financial Sanctions Unit UK. 2025-04-14.
- ^ "Consolidated federal laws of Canada, Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations". Canada Branch Legislative Services. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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