Iraq Sanctions
IQFATF Grey ListIraq is currently subject to 12 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, Financial Action Task Force, Ministry of Finance Japan, Office of Foreign Assets Control and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, trade restrictions, financial restrictions and other. Iraq is also on the FATF grey list. This page lists every program targeting Iraq, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Programs
12
Authorities
11
Restriction Types
6
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
DFATDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade — 1 program
EUEuropean Union Council — 1 program
FATFFinancial Action Task Force — 1 program
JAPANMinistry of Finance Japan — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 2 programs
SECOState Secretariat for Economic Affairs — 1 programUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 1 programUK-AMLUK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) — 1 program
UNUnited Nations Security Council — 1 programWORLDBANK-FCSWorld Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations — 1 programSanctions Programs
UN sanctions regime targeting Iraq. Total designated: 75 (65 individuals, 10 entities).
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A financial and trade embargo was adopted by the UN Security Council in 1990 after the invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990 by the military forces of Iraq (see Resolution 661 (1990)). Recognising and welcoming the efforts made by Iraq to form a government based on the rule of law that affords equal rights and justice to all Iraqi citizens, on 22 May 2003 the Security Council lifted all restrictive measures against Iraq, except for the arms embargo (see Resolution 1483 (2003)). Currently, only specific restrictions apply in the areas of trade in goods belonging to Iraq’s cultural heritage and an asset freeze specifically targeting former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, his immediate family, and senior officials of his regime. Adopted by: UN.
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Jurisdictions under increased monitoring due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT but actively working with FATF on action plans. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to increased monitoring.
Sanctions targeting Iraq. Total designated: 89 individuals, 212 entities.
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Sanctions program addressing threats to stabilization efforts in Iraq, including blocking property of persons who threaten peace, stability, or reconstruction in Iraq. The program evolved from comprehensive sanctions against the former Iraqi regime to targeted sanctions against persons undermining Iraq's stability.
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Sanctions regime targeting Iraq. 75 designated entities (65 individuals, 10 entities). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2004-06-02, latest update: 2022-01-25.
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UN-based sanctions regime targeting Isil (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda. 336 designated entities (248 individuals, 88 entities). Designations sourced from the UN. Earliest designation: 2019-05-01, latest update: 2022-05-31.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Iraq. Total designated: 294 (86 individuals, 208 entities).
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Sanctions regime targeting designated persons and entities connected with the former Iraqi regime, including asset freeze, arms embargo, and restrictions on illegally removed Iraqi cultural property.
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HM Treasury advisory notice identifying High Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) as defined in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Countries are those listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under two categories: (1) High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action (3 jurisdictions - FATF black list), and (2) Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (22 jurisdictions - FATF grey list). UK regulated firms must apply enhanced customer due diligence and enhanced ongoing monitoring on business relationships and transactions involving persons established in these jurisdictions. The notice was last updated on 22 June 2026 reflecting FATF's June 2026 plenary outcomes.
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Sanctions regime targeting Iraq. Designated: 75 (65 individuals, 10 entities).
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 7 executive_order(s), 14 federal_register_notice(s), 1 brochure(s), 17 un_resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs, Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
UN Iraq Sanctions (Committee 1518) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions (1518)" to "UN Iraq Sanctions (Committee 1518)"
Iraq sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Iraq sanctions regime" to "Iraq sanctions"
UN Iraq Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1518) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions Committee" to "UN Iraq Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1518)"
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Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
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Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Target countries updated
Added: IQ, SY
Iraq sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Iraq sanctions" to "Iraq sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Iraq sanctions regime
Added: The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
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Added: 1 pdf(s)
UN Iraq Sanctions Committee renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1518)" to "UN Iraq Sanctions Committee"
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Added: 7 executive_order(s), 1 general_license(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 4 un_security_council_resolution(s)
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 regulation(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Added: UNSCR 1546, UNSCR 1483, UNSCR 687, UNSCR 661
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Added: 7 executive_order(s), 13 federal_register_notice(s), 1 general_license(s), 1 sanctions_brochure(s), 2 un_resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Removed: UNSCR 1546, UNSCR 1483, UNSCR 687, UNSCR 661
Resources added
Added: 7 executive_order(s), 4 statute(s), 2 regulation(s), 8 federal_register_notice(s), 15 un_resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for Iraq sanctions
Added: Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Legal basis updated for Iraq sanctions
Added: The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Resources added
Added: 5 federal_register_notice(s), 1 faq(s), 4 un_security_council_resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13668 - Ending Immunities Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Iraqi Property and Interests in Property Pursuant to Executive Order 13303, as Amended (May 27, 2014), Executive Order 13438 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq (July 17, 2007), Executive Order 13364 - Modifying the Protection Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq (November 29, 2004), Executive Order 13350 - Termination of Emergency Declared in Executive Order 12722 With Respect to Iraq and Modification of Executive Order 13290, Executive Order 13303, and Executive Order 13315 (Effective Date - July 30, 2004), Executive Order 13315 - Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions (Effective Date - August 29, 2003), Executive Order 13303 - Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest (May 22, 2003), Executive Order 13290 - Confiscating and Vesting Certain Iraqi Property (March 20, 2003), UNSCR 1546 (June 08, 2004), UNSCR 1483 (May 22, 2003), UNSCR 687 (April 08, 1991), UNSCR 661 (August 06, 1990). Removed: Executive Order 13668 (May 27, 2014), Executive Order 13438 (July 17, 2007), Executive Order 13364 (November 29, 2004), Executive Order 13350 (July 30, 2004), Executive Order 13315 (August 29, 2003), Executive Order 13303 (May 22, 2003), Executive Order 13290 (March 20, 2003), UNSCR 1546, UNSCR 1483, UNSCR 687, UNSCR 661
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13668 (May 27, 2014), Executive Order 13438 (July 17, 2007), Executive Order 13364 (November 29, 2004), Executive Order 13350 (July 30, 2004), Executive Order 13315 (August 29, 2003), Executive Order 13303 (May 22, 2003), Executive Order 13290 (March 20, 2003), UNSCR 1546, UNSCR 1483, UNSCR 687, UNSCR 661. Removed: Executive Order 13668 - Ending Immunities Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Iraqi Property and Interests in Property Pursuant to Executive Order 13303, as Amended (May 27, 2014), Executive Order 13438 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq (July 17, 2007), Executive Order 13364 - Modifying the Protection Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq (November 29, 2004), Executive Order 13350 - Termination of Emergency Declared in Executive Order 12722 With Respect to Iraq and Modification of Executive Order 13290, Executive Order 13303, and Executive Order 13315 (Effective Date - July 30, 2004), Executive Order 13315 - Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions (Effective Date - August 29, 2003), Executive Order 13303 - Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest (May 22, 2003), Executive Order 13290 - Confiscating and Vesting Certain Iraqi Property (March 20, 2003)
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Target countries updated
Added: BA, IQ. Removed: DZ, NA
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13668 - Ending Immunities Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Iraqi Property and Interests in Property Pursuant to Executive Order 13303, as Amended (May 27, 2014), Executive Order 13438 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq (July 17, 2007), Executive Order 13364 - Modifying the Protection Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq (November 29, 2004), Executive Order 13350 - Termination of Emergency Declared in Executive Order 12722 With Respect to Iraq and Modification of Executive Order 13290, Executive Order 13303, and Executive Order 13315 (Effective Date - July 30, 2004), Executive Order 13315 - Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions (Effective Date - August 29, 2003), Executive Order 13303 - Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest (May 22, 2003), Executive Order 13290 - Confiscating and Vesting Certain Iraqi Property (March 20, 2003). Removed: Executive Order 13438, Executive Order 13668, Executive Order 13364, Executive Order 13350, Executive Order 13315, Executive Order 13303, Executive Order 13290, UNSCR 661, UNSCR 687, UNSCR 1483, UNSCR 1546
Iraq sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Iraq sanctions regime" to "Iraq sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: travel_ban
Target countries updated
Added: IQ, SY
UN Iraq Sanctions (1518) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions (Committee 1518)" to "UN Iraq Sanctions (1518)"
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Iraq sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Iraq sanctions" to "Iraq sanctions regime"
Restrictions added
Added: travel_ban
UN Iraq Sanctions (Committee 1518) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions" to "UN Iraq Sanctions (Committee 1518)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Iraq Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1518) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions Committee" to "UN Iraq Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1518)"
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Added: UNSCR 687
Iraq sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Iraq sanctions regime" to "Iraq sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions, travel_ban
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
Removed: UNSCR 687
Restrictive measures on Iraq renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures against Iraq" to "Restrictive measures on Iraq"
Legal basis updated for Restrictive measures on Iraq
Added: Common Position on Iraq and repealing Common Positions 96/741/CFSP and 2002/599/CFSP, Council Regulation concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2465/96, Council Regulation prohibiting the satisfying of Iraqi claims with regard to contracts and transactions the performance of which was affected by United Nations Security Council Resolution 661 (1990) and related resolutions, Resolution 1546 (2004). Removed: 1210/2003 (OJ L169)
Restrictions removed
Removed: travel_ban
Restrictions added
Added: trade_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: comprehensive
UN Iraq Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iraq Sanctions (1518)" to "UN Iraq Sanctions"