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OFAC publishes lists of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific.
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OFAC announces the termination of sanctions against Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians on the West Bank
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed the West Bank-Related Sanctions program from its website and deleted all persons designated under E.O. 14115 from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List)…
White House announces sanctions against the International Criminal Court, ordering asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials
President Trump declares a national emergency in response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) asserting jurisdiction over U.S. and Israeli personnel without consent. The order argues that the ICC’s actions against threaten U.S. sovereignty and national security by exposing American and allied officials to potential prosecution…
US DoT sanctions an international network for facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars to China
The US Department of the Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned an international network involved in shipping millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil to China, on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff and its front company, Sepehr Energy. The sanctions target entities and individuals across China, India and the UAE including vessels like the SIRI to block Iran’s oil revenue used to fund its nuclear and missile programs and support terrorist groups…
White House designates, Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as foreign terrorist organisation
The Houthis, supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force (IRGC-QF), have engaged in numerous hostile actions, including attacks on U.S. Navy ships, civilian infrastructure, commercial vessels, and regional allies like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel. These activities have endangered American personnel, destabilized the region, and disrupted global maritime trade.
US Treasury sanctions Company associated with Salt Typhoon Cyber group, which recently compromised the network infrastructure of multiple major U.S. telecommunication and ISPs
Yin Kecheng, who has been active in cyber operations for over a decade and is connected to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), has been linked to the compromise of U.S. government systems. Meanwhile, Sichuan Juxinhe facilitated the Salt Typhoon group’s intrusion, which marks an escalation in China’s cyber activities against U.S. infrastructure…
US Treasury sanctions Venezuelan officials leading key economic and security agencies, accusing them of enabling Nicolás Maduro’s repression and his unlawful hold on powerUS Treasury sanctions Venezuelan officials supporting Nicolas Maduro’s repression and illegitimate claim to power
Targeted officials include the president of PdVSA (state oil company) and Maduro’s Minister of Transportation, also president of CONVIASA (state airline), as well as military and police officials responsible for repression and human rights abuses.
US Treasury intensifies sanctions against Russia by targeting Russia’s oil production and exports
Action targets two major Russian oil producers, numerous oil-carrying vessels, including “shadow fleet” traders of Russian oil, Russia-based oilfield service providers and energy officials, and active liquefied natural gas projects and a major oil project in Russia.
US Treasury sanctions Hungarian official Antal Rogan for corruption, misuse of public resources and for manipulating govt contracts for personal and political gain
Rogan orchestrated systems to direct public contracts and resources to his political allies within the Fidesz party, controlled strategic sectors of Hungary’s economy to divert wealth to himself and his loyalists and engaged in public procurement manipulation.
US Treasury sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Leader, weapons supplier, and related companies
Targets Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa (Hemedti), leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities linked to the RSF under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098 for destabilizing Sudan and undermining democratic transition efforts.
US Treasury issues additional sanctions relief for Syrian people
Syria General License (GL) 24 allows essential activities and transactions in Syria for six months starting December 8, 2024. The license ensures U.S. sanctions do not block humanitarian assistance or public services (e.g., electricity, water, sanitation) during Syria’s transitional phase after the Assad regime.
US Treasury sanctions entities in Iran and Russia that attempted to interfere in the U.S. 2024 Election
Targets a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a Moscow-based affiliate of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), along with its director, under Executive Order 13848. These entities attempted to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election by sowing socio-political discord and influencing the electorate through disinformation campaigns.
US Treasury sanctions Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs officials for brutality against protesters, journalists, and politicians
Targets two Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs officials under Executive Order 13818 (Global Magnitsky) for their involvement in violent crackdowns on journalists, opposition figures, and protesters during 2024 demonstrations.