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Canonical ID: Q65195624 · Entity type: Person (reference)
| Property | Value | Lang | Source dataset | Source ID | First seen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Person:notes | Associated entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); IRGC-Qods Force | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-78248 | ||||
Person:notes | Ismail Qaani is the Commander of the EU-listed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force (IRGC-QF). The IRGC-QF is responsible for orchestrating a network of regional militias that have aggressively expanded Iran’s military influence across the Arab world in recent decades. Under Qaani’s command, the IRGC-QF facilitates and supports unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and missile attacks by transferring Iranian weapons to militias in the Middle East and Red Sea region. Under Qaani’s orders, the IRGC-QF enables and supports the drone and missile attacks by Houthis. Therefore, in his capacity as leader of the IRGC-QF, Ismail Qaani is involved in transferring Iran’s missiles and UAVs to armed groups and entities undermining peace and security in the Middle East and Red Sea region. | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-78248 | ||||
Person:notes | Rank: Brigadier-General | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-78248 | ||||
Person:notes | Position: Commander of the IRGC Qods Force | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-78248 | ||||