Sardasht
سردشت
City
🚫 Sanctions record
Sardasht (City) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAN program. Artesh has recorded 14 mentions in news coverage, most recently on July 2, 2026.
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📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →Fatal Armed Clashes in Kurdish Cities of Iran
Armed clashes occurred in the Kurdish-majority cities of Sardasht and Piranshahr on July 1, involving opposition groups and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The…
Iran Commemorates Sardasht Chemical Massacre Anniversary, Calls for Accountability from Western Governments
Iran commemorates the 39th anniversary of the Sardasht chemical massacre, emphasizing the role of Western governments in enabling the atrocities during the Iran-Iraq war. The…
Photo Exhibition 'Burnt Breaths' Commemorates Sardasht Chemical Attack Anniversary
The 'Burnt Breaths' photo exhibition opened in Tehran to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the Sardasht chemical attack and the National Day of Fight against…
Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability for Sardasht Chemical Attack
Iran has pledged to seek legal accountability for the 1987 chemical attack on Sardasht, which officials label as a significant war crime from the Iran-Iraq…
Araghchi Commemorates Sardasht Chemical Attack Victims, Highlights City’s Symbolic Resilience
On the 39th anniversary of the Sardasht chemical bombing, Abbas Araghchi commemorated the victims and emphasized the city's representation of Iran's resilience against aggression. This…
Increased Security and Judicial Pressure on Civil Activists Ahead of International Women's Day
As International Women's Day approaches, the Iranian government has intensified security and judicial pressures on women activists, including arrests and summonses. Notable activists like Hasti…
Arrest of Four Individuals in Iraqi Kurdistan Related to Drowning of Refugees in Italy
Four individuals have been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan in connection with the drowning of refugees in Italy, where 36 people died and 60 are still…
Death of at Least 20 Iranian Kurds Following Capsizing of Refugee Boats Near Italy
At least 20 Iranian Kurdish refugees died after their boats capsized near Italy, with survivors facing dire conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of unsafe…
Six Kolbers in Kurdistan Province Killed or Injured Following Fall from Mountain
Two kolbers were killed and four injured in a fall from mountains in Kurdistan Province, with additional deaths and injuries reported due to frostbite and…
Seven Killed in Two Explosions Outside the Kurdistan Democratic Party Office Near Erbil
Two explosions near the Kurdistan Democratic Party office in Koysanjq, Erbil, resulted in at least seven deaths, including party members and a child. The attacks…
Selfie Claims the Lives of Siblings
A tragic incident in Mazandaran province resulted in the deaths of siblings Zahra and Nemat Shahsavand during a selfie attempt. Zahra fell into the Marzanabad…
Death of Two Brothers Due to Mine Explosion in Sardasht
Two brothers died in a mine explosion in Sardasht, Iran, while working with a tractor. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance from…
Battle Near Aleppo; Who Attacked the IRGC Forces?
Thirteen IRGC members from Mazandaran were killed in clashes with militant groups in Khan Tuman near Aleppo, despite a ceasefire in the region. The incident…
Discovery of Neolithic Artifacts in Sardasht Excavations
Archaeologists have discovered Neolithic artifacts in Sardasht, dating back six thousand years, including evidence of ancient life and settlements. This significant find highlights the region's…