Kashan
کاشان
City/Town
🚫 Sanctions record
Kashan (City/Town) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAN, NPWMD, IFSR programs. Artesh has recorded 51 mentions in news coverage, most recently on July 26, 2026.
- Listed name
- KASHAN
- Programs
- IRAN, NPWMD, IFSR
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📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →Restoration of 7,500-Year-Old Tepe Sialk Archaeological Site in Kashan Begins
Iranian authorities have initiated the second phase of restoration work at the 7,500-year-old Tepe Sialk archaeological site in Kashan, following improvements to the site's entrance.…
Wrestlers of the 7th Century AH: The Eternal Significance of Sport in Ilkhanid Art
A fragment of medieval Iranian art, a lusterware tile from the Ilkhanid period, depicts a dynamic wrestling match, showcasing the cultural significance of sports in…
Esmail Ghadiri Executed for Murder in Kashan
Esmail Ghadiri was executed in Kashan Prison after being sentenced to death for murder. This event highlights the ongoing use of capital punishment in Iran.…
Iran Rearrests Environmental Activists Jowkar and Kashani Amid Ongoing Crackdown
Iran has rearrested environmental activists Jowkar and Kashani, who were previously detained for their efforts in environmental protection. Their arrests highlight the ongoing repression of…
Human Jokar and Sepideh Kashani, Environmental Activists, Re-Arrested
Human Jokar and Sepideh Kashani, prominent environmental activists in Iran, have been re-arrested along with Sepideh's sister, Sima Kashani. Their arrests highlight ongoing crackdowns on…
Baluch Man Hossein Kashani Executed for Drug Offences in Kerman
Hossein Kashani, a Baluch man sentenced to death for drug-related offences, was executed in Kerman Central Prison. This execution highlights Iran's ongoing issues with drug…
Farhad Jalilvand and Ali Bozorgi Executed in Kashan Prison
Farhad Jalilvand and Ali Bozorgi were executed in Kashan Prison, with Jalilvand sentenced for drug-related offences and Bozorgi for murder. Their executions highlight Iran's ongoing…
Ali Zohrabi Executed for Murder of Traffic Police Officer in Kashan
Ali Zohrabi was executed in Kashan Prison for the murder of a traffic police officer. This event highlights the ongoing use of capital punishment in…
Israeli Strike on Yahya Abad Railway Bridge in Kashan, Iran Results in Two Deaths
An Israeli strike targeted the Yahya Abad railway bridge in Kashan, Iran, resulting in two fatalities. This incident highlights the escalating tensions in the region…
Head of the National Union of Poultry Farmers: Egg Production Has Decreased Due to Shortage of Animal Feed
Hamidreza Kashani has reported a significant decrease in egg production due to a severe shortage of animal feed in Iran. This situation poses a risk…
Aminollah Rashidi, Renowned Singer and Composer, Passes Away
Aminollah Rashidi, a celebrated Iranian singer and composer, died at 99, with his body donated for medical research and no funeral planned. His passing highlights…
Experts Criticize Concrete Pouring in Sasanian City of Bishapur
Experts are criticizing the Cultural Heritage Organization of Fars for pouring concrete over the ancient site of Bishapur, arguing it violates preservation principles. This controversial…
Several Baloch Citizens Killed and Injured Following Shooting by 'Unknown Armed Individuals' in Khash and Zahedan
Recent shootings in Zahedan and Khash have resulted in the deaths of two Baloch citizens, Nasser Kashani and Ehsan Rostami, amid ongoing insecurity in the…
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Associated Press: Economic Sanctions Have Hit Traditional Carpet Weavers in Iran
Economic sanctions have severely impacted traditional carpet weavers in Iran, particularly in Kashan, where exports have plummeted from over two billion dollars to less than…
Consequences of Drought and Economic Recession | Conversion of Pistachio Orchards to Charcoal Workshops; A Worker Falls into the Furnace
A worker died in Rafsanjan after falling into a charcoal furnace, highlighting the dangers of unsafe working conditions exacerbated by drought and economic recession in…
Lack of Safety Continues to Claim Workers' Lives; Death of a Worker Due to Fall from Building
A construction worker in Kermanshah died after falling from a building due to lack of safety equipment. The situation for workers in Iran is dire,…
Update: Three Iranians Released from U.S. Prisons Have Accepted All Court Conditions
Three Iranians pardoned by the U.S. have accepted conditions to avoid legal action, including not committing further crimes and waiving claims against the U.S. government.…
Explosion at Qom Metal Melting Factory; 21 Workers Injured
An explosion at the Steel Rizan metal melting factory in Qom injured 21 workers, with one in critical condition. Labor activists attribute the high incidence…
Arrest of Individual Accused of 'Rape' of Afghan Teen in Kashan
A 12-year-old Afghan boy in Kashan allegedly committed suicide after being raped, leading to the arrest of the suspect who confessed to kidnapping. The case…