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OFAC sanctions over 50 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical exports, including UAE trading companies, Chinese oil terminals, and shadow fleet vessels
These sanctions aim to disrupt Iran’s energy export network, which generates substantial revenue for the regime and supports groups threatening U.S. interests. The designated parties include UAE-based trading companies, Chinese oil terminals, and shadow fleet vessels, among others. The action is part of a broader strategy to apply maximum economic pressure on Iran, building upon…
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OFAC takes action against individuals and entities supporting Iran-backed militias involved in arms smuggling, financial corruption, and intelligence operations in Iraq
The designations target individuals and entities that provide financial, logistical, and operational support to the militias, enabling their activities across Iraq and the region. They also aim to strengthen enforcement of U.S. sanctions, limit the militias’ ability to exploit international financial systems, and signal consequences for networks supporting state-sponsored terrorism…
US Treasury sanctions 8 Mexican individuals and 12 companies linked to the Sinaloa Cartel’s “Los Chapitos” for supplying chemicals and support for illicit fentanyl production and trafficking
The action specifically targets Sumilab, a chemical company based in Culiacán, along with affiliated businesses operated by the Favela Lopez family, which supplied precursor chemicals to the Sinaloa Cartel’s Los Chapitos faction. It also designates Martha Emilia Conde Uraga, a chemical broker, and her associated companies for facilitating the procurement and distribution of these illicit substances despite prior sanctions…
US Treasury designates 17 individuals and 21 entities for aiding Iran’s Ministry of Defense in acquiring sensitive military technology, reinforcing reimposed U.N. sanctions
The sanctions target actors linked to Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) who facilitate the acquisition of critical materials, including carbon fiber and metals, for missile and aircraft production. They aim to dismantle the financial and logistical networks enabling Iran’s military programs and reinforce compliance with international nonproliferation obligations…
UK imposes sanctions on 71 Iranian individuals and entities linked to Iran’s nuclear programme, including financial institutions and energy companies
The sanctions impose asset freezes, travel bans, and director disqualifications on the targeted individuals and entities. They also signal the UK’s commitment to coordinating with international partners to ensure compliance with UN nuclear-related restrictions…
FCDO imposes sanctions on Georgian individuals and entities backing Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine to weaken its support network and cut energy revenues
Two oil tankers involved in transporting Russian oil to the Georgian port of Batumi have been sanctioned. These vessels are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet”—dilapidated ships used to circumvent sanctions. They are now barred from UK ports and prohibited from registering under the UK Ship Register. Individuals: Georgian politician and media mogul Levan Vasadze has been sanctioned for…
OFAC sanctions 2 Indian nationals and an online pharmacy, for supplying fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills and other illicit drugs across the US
The Treasury’s sanctions target individuals and entities involved in the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, addressing a major public health and safety threat. These measures aim to disrupt the illicit online networks that facilitate the proliferation of synthetic opioids and hold responsible parties accountable…
OFAC targets arms trafficking networks fueling North Korea and Myanmar, sanctioning 6 individuals and entities and freezing their U.S. assets
The Treasury’s designations underscore ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt financial networks that enable North Korea’s weapons development and proliferation activities. By targeting individuals and entities tied to arms sales and illicit revenue generation, the measures aim to cut off critical funding streams and increase pressure on both Pyongyang and its enablers…