Hassan Hassanzadeh
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Sardar Hassan Hassanzadeh | |
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.jpg) Hassanzadeh in 2025 | |
| Born | 1969[1] |
| Died | 29 March 2026 (aged 56–57)[2] Tehran, Iran |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | Basij |
| Commands | Semnan Provincial Corps Seyyed al-Shohada Corps Mohammad Rasulullah Corps |
| Conflicts | Iran–Israel–United States war |
Hassan Hassanzadeh (Persian: حسن حسنزاده; 1969 – 29 March 2026) was an Iranian brigadier general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. From 2020 until his death in 2026 during the Iran–Israel–United States war,[2] he served as commander of the Mohammad Rasulullah Corps in Greater Tehran.[3]
Hassanzadeh previously served as commander of the Semnan Provincial Corps from 2017 to 2018, and as commander of the Seyyed al-Shohada Corps of Tehran Province from 2018 to 2020.[4]
Hassanzadeh also held positions as commander of the Quds Headquarters of Tharallah and the Amir al-Mu'minin Basij Resistance District in Tehran.
He served as commander of the Semnan Provincial Corps (2017–2018) and the Seyyed al-Shohada Corps (2018–2020). From 22 November 2020 until 29 March 2026, he commanded the Mohammad Rasulullah Corps in Greater Tehran.
He was promoted to brigadier general on 1 April 2022 in a ceremony attended by Major General Mohammad Bagheri and other Revolutionary Guard commanders.
Sanctions
United Kingdom On 14 November 2022, the United Kingdom sanctioned Hassanzadeh along with several Iranian officials for the "violent suppression of protests following the death of Mahsa Amini". The sanctions included a travel ban and asset freeze.[5]
United States In December 2022, the United States sanctioned Hassanzadeh and other Iranian officials for "human rights violations during the 2022 protests in Iran".[6]
