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Iran-based Esma’il Azizkhani (Azizkhani) is a KIPAS employee who has worked to procure critical parts for UAVs and taken part in UAV production and testing on behalf of KIPAS.
KIPAS is an Iran-based firm that has worked with the IRGC-QF to improve the IRGC-QF’s UAV program. KIPAS has helped procure UAV components, conducted UAV testing, and provided technical assistance to the IRGC-QF. KIPAS was designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, on October 29, 2021 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of the IRGC-QF.
The IRGC-QF maintains a division known as Department 8000 tasked with developing UAVs and providing UAVs and UAV-related training to proxy forces such as the Houthis in Yemen and Iranian-aligned militia groups in Iraq and Syria. Iranian-manufactured UAVs have been provided to and utilized by Iran-backed militias across the Middle East, resulting in attacks against U.S. service members, allied forces, maritime vessels in the Red Sea. The IRGC-QF was designated pursuant to E.O. 13224 on October 25, 2007 for providing support to multiple terrorist groups.
Also Known As:
Esma’il Azizkhani
DOB:
07 Oct 1981
Country:
Iran
Address:
Sepahan City, Iran
National ID No.:
1285006501 (Iran)