Eskandar Momeni

Eskandar Momeni is the Interior Minister of Iran. He is newsworthy due to the recent imposition of sanctions against him by the United States in January 2026. These sanctions stem from accusations that Momeni is responsible for repressing nationwide anti-government protests within Iran. These protests arose in response to internal policies and actions by the Iranian government. Simultaneously, the European Union has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, citing the IRGC's role in the deadly crackdown on these same protests. Momeni's role as Interior Minister, overseeing internal security forces, makes him a central figure in the international response to the Iranian government's handling of dissent. The US sanctions and EU designation highlight the growing international condemnation of Iran's actions and the individuals deemed responsible.