People
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Mohamed Ouahbi
Morocco head coach appointed in March 2026 after winning the 2025 Under-20 World Cup; making his senior managerial debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco head coach appointed in March 2026 after winning the 2025 Under-20 World Cup; making his senior managerial debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool forward and Egypt captain who scored a Panenka in their World Cup shootout win.
Liverpool forward and Egypt captain who scored a Panenka in their World Cup shootout win.Mohammad Abbasi
Iranian prisoner executed separately on 13 May 2026, documented by Hengaw alongside a five-prison cluster.
Iranian prisoner executed separately on 13 May 2026, documented by Hengaw alongside a five-prison cluster.
Mohammad Ali TalebiGovernor of Kerman province; halted a provincial petrol price rise within hours in August 2026.
Governor of Kerman province; halted a provincial petrol price rise within hours in August 2026.Mohammadamin BiglariIranian protester executed in April 2026 for participation in the January 2026 uprising.
Iranian protester executed in April 2026 for participation in the January 2026 uprising.
Mohammad Bagher GhalibafSpeaker of Iran's parliament and its chief negotiator in the ceasefire talks with Washington.
Speaker of Iran's parliament and its chief negotiator in the ceasefire talks with Washington.Mohammad BagherzadehIranian armed forces general who said Qatar is holding three Iranian pilots captured after their Su-24 jets crashed during the war.
Iranian armed forces general who said Qatar is holding three Iranian pilots captured after their Su-24 jets crashed during the war.
Mohammad Bagher ZolghadrFormer Iranian security council secretary who set six Hormuz reopening conditions in August 2026.
Former Iranian security council secretary who set six Hormuz reopening conditions in August 2026.
Mohammad EslamiHead of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation; publicly vowed enrichment demands 'will be buried'.
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation; publicly vowed enrichment demands 'will be buried'.
Mohammad FathaliIran's ambassador to India; summoned by New Delhi after IRGC fired on Indian tankers.
Iran's ambassador to India; summoned by New Delhi after IRGC fired on Indian tankers.Mohammadmahdi MalekiIranian national in Belarus; designated 8 May 2026 for role in CITC arms-procurement network.
Mohammad MosaddeghIranian PM overthrown in 1953 CIA/MI6 coup; foundational text of Iran's anti-Western identity.
Iranian PM overthrown in 1953 CIA/MI6 coup; foundational text of Iran's anti-Western identity.
Mohammad Raad
Head of Hezbollah's Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc since 2000.
Head of Hezbollah's Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc since 2000.
Mohammad Reza ArefIran's First Vice President since August 2024; reformist economist who endorsed the Hormuz doctrine.
Mohammadreza Ashrafi GhehiIRGC logistics network operative designated by OFAC on 11 May 2026 under EO 13224 and EO 13886.
IRGC logistics network operative designated by OFAC on 11 May 2026 under EO 13224 and EO 13886.Mohammadreza MiriIranian national executed Mashhad, 4 May 2026, on Mossad-linked conspiracy charges.
Mohammad Reza NaghdiIRGC Brigadier General who claimed orders to build enemy-soil strike capability, unverified.
IRGC Brigadier General who claimed orders to build enemy-soil strike capability, unverified.
Mohammad Reza SheibaniIranian diplomat designated as ambassador to Lebanon, expelled in March 2026
Iranian diplomat designated as ambassador to Lebanon, expelled in March 2026
Mohammad SarafrazMember of Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace and former head of state broadcaster IRIB, who disclosed in May 2026 that Chinese DPI hardware had arrived in Iran.
Member of Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace and former head of state broadcaster IRIB, who disclosed in May 2026 that Chinese DPI hardware had arrived in Iran.Mohammed Ali TolibovBelarusian national linked to Armory Alliance LLC; designated 8 May 2026 in Iran arms-sanctions action.
Mohammed bin Salman
Crown Prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia since 2017.
Crown Prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia since 2017.
Mohammed Mansour
Deputy information minister for Ansar Allah (the Houthi movement in Yemen), responsible for publicly articulating Houthi strategic intentions including the threat to close the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Deputy information minister for Ansar Allah (the Houthi movement in Yemen), responsible for publicly articulating Houthi strategic intentions including the threat to close the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Mohsen RezaeiSecretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and former Revolutionary Guard commander.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and former Revolutionary Guard commander.
Mohsin Naqvi
Pakistan's Interior Minister; relay envoy between the US, Iran, and a Supreme Leader unseen since March.
Pakistan's Interior Minister; relay envoy between the US, Iran, and a Supreme Leader unseen since March.
Moïse Bombito
Canadian centre-back whose disputed fitness cleared for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Canadian centre-back whose disputed fitness cleared for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Moise KeanItalian striker at Fiorentina who scored Italy's only goal in their fatal Bosnia defeat.
Moisés PaniaguaBolivian footballer who scored a consolation goal against Iraq in the 2026 World Cup playoff.
Mojtaba KhameneiSupreme Leader of Iran from March 2026; IRGC-installed; endorses nuclear MOU with red lines on IAEA access.
Supreme Leader of Iran from March 2026; IRGC-installed; endorses nuclear MOU with red lines on IAEA access.Mojtaba KianIranian national executed on 24 May 2026 for transmitting defence-site locations to enemy-affiliated networks; first publicly confirmed wartime espionage execution.
Iranian national executed on 24 May 2026 for transmitting defence-site locations to enemy-affiliated networks; first publicly confirmed wartime espionage execution.
MokhberAdviser to Iran's Supreme Leader since 2024; former first vice president and acting president.
Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader since 2024; former first vice president and acting president.
Mona Yacoubian
CSIS senior fellow who warned Houthis could target Red Sea shipping if the Hormuz blockade tightens.
CSIS senior fellow who warned Houthis could target Red Sea shipping if the Hormuz blockade tightens.
Monica Lennon
Scottish Labour MSP who has indicated she will stand for the party leadership.
Scottish Labour MSP who has indicated she will stand for the party leadership.
Morgan RogersEngland forward who set up Anthony Gordon's goal against Argentina.
England forward who set up Anthony Gordon's goal against Argentina.
Mostafa IzadiDeputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard since the 10 August 2026 decrees.
Deputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard since the 10 August 2026 decrees.Mrs Justice Mary Stacey DBEUK High Court Judge who swore in Rhun ap Iorwerth as First Minister of Wales on 12 May 2026.
UK High Court Judge who swore in Rhun ap Iorwerth as First Minister of Wales on 12 May 2026.Muhammad Ali BaziChief of intelligence for Hezbollah's Nasr regional division, killed in the 7 May 2026 Dahiyeh strike.
Chief of intelligence for Hezbollah's Nasr regional division, killed in the 7 May 2026 Dahiyeh strike.
Musaed al-AibanSaudi minister of state and national security adviser; signed the 2023 Beijing deal with Iran.
Saudi minister of state and national security adviser; signed the 2023 Beijing deal with Iran.
Mykhailo Drapatyi
Ukrainian general, former Joint Forces commander, appointed commander-in-chief on 21 July 2026.
Ukrainian general, former Joint Forces commander, appointed commander-in-chief on 21 July 2026.
Mykhailo FedorovUkraine's former Defence Minister, dismissed 15 July 2026; architect of Diia and the drone programme.
Ukraine's former Defence Minister, dismissed 15 July 2026; architect of Diia and the drone programme.
Mykhailo ShelembaChief executive of DVL, the Datagroup-Volia-lifecell group.
Chief executive of DVL, the Datagroup-Volia-lifecell group.Mykhalio Petrovich Chudnovets
Russian national charged with laundering over $70m in ransomware proceeds through cryptocurrency exchange E-Note from 2017.
Russian national charged with laundering over $70m in ransomware proceeds through cryptocurrency exchange E-Note from 2017.
Nada HamadehLebanon's ambassador to the United States; signed the trilateral US-Israel-Lebanon framework on 27 June 2026.
Lebanon's ambassador to the United States; signed the trilateral US-Israel-Lebanon framework on 27 June 2026.
Nada Hamadeh MoawadLebanese Ambassador to the United States; attended State Dept Israel-Lebanon talks on 14 April 2026.
Lebanese Ambassador to the United States; attended State Dept Israel-Lebanon talks on 14 April 2026.
Nadhir Benbouali
Algerian forward who headed in a Riyad Mahrez corner on 68 minutes to equalise against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
Algerian forward who headed in a Riyad Mahrez corner on 68 minutes to equalise against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
Nahid BhadeliaInfectious disease physician running UT/Texas FIFA26 Ebola consult line; four-tour West Africa Ebola veteran.
Infectious disease physician running UT/Texas FIFA26 Ebola consult line; four-tour West Africa Ebola veteran.
Nahuel Molina
Argentina defender under FIFA review for an initial strike on Rodri.
Argentina defender under FIFA review for an initial strike on Rodri.
Naim QassemHezbollah Secretary-General since October 2024; primary obstacle to Lebanon ceasefire.
Hezbollah Secretary-General since October 2024; primary obstacle to Lebanon ceasefire.Najmeh AminiIranian detainee in Mashhad; charged 9 May 2026 with moharebeh and Israel-linked offences.
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014; champion of strategic autonomy and Indian Ocean primacy.
Prime Minister of India since 2014; champion of strategic autonomy and Indian Ocean primacy.
Narges MohammadiIranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2023), imprisoned for her opposition to mandatory hijab laws.
Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (2023), imprisoned for her opposition to mandatory hijab laws.Naser BakrzadehIranian man executed on 2 May 2026 on charges of spying for Israel, reported by Hengaw.
Iranian man executed on 2 May 2026 on charges of spying for Israel, reported by Hengaw.
Nate MorrisKentucky Republican Senate candidate; Fellowship PAC spent $850K on his campaign.
Kentucky Republican Senate candidate; Fellowship PAC spent $850K on his campaign.
Nate SilverStatistician and election forecaster; founder of Silver Bulletin and former FiveThirtyEight editor-in-chief.
Statistician and election forecaster; founder of Silver Bulletin and former FiveThirtyEight editor-in-chief.Nathaniel MendayReform UK councillor in Sheffield; suspended for sharing swastika, Nazi imagery and Hitler material.
Reform UK councillor in Sheffield; suspended for sharing swastika, Nazi imagery and Hitler material.Nathan SalibaNathan Saliba is a Canadian midfielder who scored from a free-kick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Nathan Saliba is a Canadian midfielder who scored from a free-kick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.Naushabah KhanLabour MP for Gillingham and Rainham; resigned as PPS on 11 May 2026.
Labour MP for Gillingham and Rainham; resigned as PPS on 11 May 2026.
Nawaf SalamPrime Minister of Lebanon who announced the governmental ban on Hezbollah military and security activities.
Prime Minister of Lebanon who announced the governmental ban on Hezbollah military and security activities.
N. ChandrasekaranTata Sons chairman and former chief executive of Tata Consultancy Services.
Tata Sons chairman and former chief executive of Tata Consultancy Services.
Neil FergusonImperial College epidemiologist whose Bundibugyo panel found weeks of undetected Ituri transmission before WHO alert.
Imperial College epidemiologist whose Bundibugyo panel found weeks of undetected Ituri transmission before WHO alert.
Neil KinnockLabour leader from 1983 to 1992, now a Labour peer as Lord Kinnock.
Labour leader from 1983 to 1992, now a Labour peer as Lord Kinnock.