Iran Sanctions
IRFATF Black ListIran is currently subject to 20 active sanctions programs imposed by Global Affairs Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Financial Action Task Force and Ministry of Finance Japan. These measures include asset freeze, trade restrictions, financial restrictions, arms embargo, travel ban and transport. Iran is also on the FATF black list. This page lists every program targeting Iran, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
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20
Authorities
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Restriction Types
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Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Total designated: 480 (222 individuals, 256 entities, 2 ships)
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UN Iran sanctions regime. Total designated: 121 (43 individuals, 78 entities).
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Australia's autonomous sanctions on Iran. Total designated: 240 (92 individuals, 148 entities).
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In several of its Conclusions in 2022 and 2023, the EU has strongly condemned any type of military support by Iran, including deliveries of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Russia's illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of Iran's continued military support to Russia's war of aggression, on 20 July 2023, the Council established a new framework of targeted sanctions banning the export of components used in the manufacturing of UAVs. The measures also consist of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for persons and entities responsible for, or involved in, Iran's UAV programme. Additionally, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds available to those listed. Derogations to the restrictive measures are possible, including the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: EU.
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Since 2006, the UN Security Council adopted several resolutions requiring Iran to stop its nuclear proliferation activities. These resolutions were accompanied by restrictive measures (sanctions), which the EU also transposed. In addition, the EU reinforced the UN measures with various economic and financial sanctions. On 14 July 2015 Iran and the ‘'E3/EU3’ agreed on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) (see guidelines for a link to the JCPoA Information Note for more information). Following the JCPoA, on Implementation Day (16 January 2016), the EU lifted all its nuclear-related economic and financial sanctions concerning Iran. Consequently, the following activities, including associated services, are again allowed as of Implementation Day: financial, banking and insurance measures; trade in the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors; activity in the shipping, shipbuilding and transport sectors. Moreover, several persons, entities and bodies were delisted and are therefore no longer subject to asset freezes, prohibitions to make funds available and visa bans. The JCPoA foresaw that in case 8 years after adoption day Iran had fulfilled its commitments, the EU would lift its sanctions. However, on Transition Day , (18 October 2023), considering Iran’s non-compliance with its JCPoA commitments, the Council decided to maintain the EU autonomous measures under the regime as well as maintain on the sanctions list the individuals and entities initially designated by the UN for involvement in nuclear or ballistic missiles activities or affiliated to the Islamic Revolutionary guard Corps (IRGC). Thus, a number of measures and restrictions remain in place even after Transition Day. These concern inter alia the arms embargo, restrictive measures related to missile technology, restrictions on certain nuclear-related transfers and activities, and provisions concerning certain metals and software which are subject to an authorisation regime. On 29 September 2025, following the UN Security Council’s decision not to extend the lifting of sanctions on Iran, the Council has decided to reinstate several restrictive measures against Iran, reversing the suspensions implemented under the JCPoA. The reinstated measures include UN sanctions from 2006, integrated into EU law, and additional EU autonomous measures. In addition, the sanctions imposed by the EU in view of the human rights situation in Iran, support for terrorism and other grounds (e.g. the war in Syria, the Iran “drones” regime) are not part of the JCPoA and remain in place to this day. Adopted by: UN and EU.
The restrictive measures in relation to serious human rights violations in Iran were first put in place on 12 April 2011. Travel restrictions and an asset freeze were introduced with respect to persons complicit in or responsible for directing or implementing grave human rights violations in the repression of peaceful demonstrators, journalists, human rights defenders, students or other persons who speak up in defense of their legitimate rights. The measures can also be imposed against those who are complicit in or responsible for directing or implementing grave violations of the right to due process, torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, or the indiscriminate, excessive and increasing application of the death penalty, including public executions, stoning, hangings or executions of juvenile offenders in contravention of Iran’s international human rights obligations. On 23 March 2012, in view of the gravity of the human rights situation in Iran, additional restrictive measures were introduced, namely an embargo on equipment which may be used for internal repression and on equipment that may be used to monitor or intercept the Internet and telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks. Adopted by: EU.
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The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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Jurisdictions subject to a FATF call for action due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT. Identifies countries or jurisdictions with serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of proliferation. The FATF calls on all members and urges all jurisdictions to apply enhanced due diligence, and in the most serious cases, counter-measures.
Sanctions targeting Iran. Total designated: 43 individuals, 84 entities.
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The PAARSS program maintains U.S. sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and his associates, human rights abusers, Captagon traffickers, persons linked to Syria's past proliferation activities, ISIS and Al-Qa'ida affiliates, and Iran and its proxies, following the revocation of the broader Syria sanctions program effective July 1, 2025. The program was established by E.O. 14312, which revoked six prior Syria-related executive orders, expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in E.O. 13894, and amended its criteria to target Assad and certain other destabilizing regional actors.
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On August 2, 2017, the President signed into law the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) (Public Law 115-44), which imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea. Title I addresses countering Iran's destabilizing activities, Title II addresses countering Russian influence in Europe and Eurasia, and Title III addresses the Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act.
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Comprehensive U.S. sanctions program targeting Iran, implementing multiple executive orders, statutes, and regulations. The program addresses Iran's nuclear proliferation, ballistic missile activities, human rights abuses, support for terrorism, and sectors of the Iranian economy including petroleum, petrochemicals, financial services, iron, steel, aluminum, and copper. Sanctions include blocking of Iranian government property, trade restrictions, financial sanctions, and secondary sanctions on foreign persons.
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266 designated entities (222 individuals, 44 entities). Designation sources: UK. Earliest designation: 2026-02-02. Latest update: 2025-08-21.
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303 designated entities (83 individuals, 220 entities). Designation sources: UK, UN. Earliest designation: 2023-10-18. Latest update: 2025-09-29.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Iran. Total designated: 937 (286 individuals, 651 entities).
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Targeted financial sanctions against designated individuals and entities related to Iran. The UNSC has reinstated the relevant UNSC Resolutions and Iran sanctions list (i.e. the UN 1737 List) on 27 September 2025.
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UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons and nuclear-related goods connected with Iran, implementing UN obligations.
UK sanctions regime targeting designated persons and goods connected with Iran, including internal repression goods, interception and monitoring goods, and goods of strategic concern.
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HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
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Sanctions regime concerning Iran. 121 designations (43 individuals, 78 entities).
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Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions (PAARSS)
Added: E.O. 14312 - Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions (Effective July 1, 2025), Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, Public Law No: 119-60, 139 Stat. 1905, Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (Sections 7404-7438 of the NDAA for FY 2020) as amended by Section 5123 of the NDAA for FY 2025, Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act, Public Law No: 118-50, 138 Stat. 992. Removed: E.O. 14312 - Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions (Effective July 01, 2025), Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (Sections 7404-7438 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020), Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act, Public Law No: 118-50
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Added: 4 Executive Order(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 Advisory(s), 4 Guidance(s)
Target countries updated
Added: IR
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iran Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 12170 - Blocking Iranian Government Property (November 14, 1979), Executive Order 12205 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Iran (April 17, 1980), Executive Order 12211 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Iran (April 17, 1980), Executive Order 12613 - Prohibiting Imports From Iran (October 29, 1987), Executive Order 12957 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to the Development of Iranian Petroleum Resources (March 16, 1995), Executive Order 12959 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran (May 7, 1995), Executive Order 13059 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran (August 20, 1997), Executive Order 13553 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses By The Government of Iran (September 29, 2010), Executive Order 13599 - Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions (February 6, 2012), Executive Order 13606 - Blocking the Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons With Respect to Grave Human Rights Abuses by the Governments of Iran and Syria via Information Technology (April 23, 2012), Executive Order 13608 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Foreign Sanctions Evaders With Respect to Iran and Syria (May 1, 2012), Executive Order 13846 - Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect To Iran, Executive Order 13871 - Imposing Sanctions with Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Iran, Executive Order 13876 - Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Iran, Executive Order 13902 - Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran, Executive Order 13949 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to the Conventional Arms Activities of Iran, Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended, 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note. Removed: Executive Order 13949, Executive Order 13902, Executive Order 13876, Executive Order 13871, Executive Order 13846, Executive Order 13608, Executive Order 13606, Executive Order 13599, Executive Order 13553, Executive Order 13059, Executive Order 12959, Executive Order 12957, Executive Order 12613, Executive Order 12294, Executive Order 12284, Executive Order 12283, Executive Order 12282, Executive Order 12281, Executive Order 12280, Executive Order 12279, Executive Order 12278, Executive Order 12277, Executive Order 12276, Executive Order 12211, Executive Order 12205, Executive Order 12170, Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note
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Added: 8 general_license(s), 5 guidance(s), 5 federal_register(s), 4 regulation(s), 2 determination(s), 2 un_resolution(s)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo, investment_ban
Legal basis updated for OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13849. Removed: Executive Order 13849 - Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (September 20, 2018)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 3 Guidance(s), 3 Directive(s), 8 FAQ(s)
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Added: arms_embargo
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iran Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13949, Executive Order 13902, Executive Order 13876, Executive Order 13871, Executive Order 13846, Executive Order 13608, Executive Order 13606, Executive Order 13599, Executive Order 13553, Executive Order 13059, Executive Order 12959, Executive Order 12957, Executive Order 12613, Executive Order 12294, Executive Order 12284, Executive Order 12283, Executive Order 12282, Executive Order 12281, Executive Order 12280, Executive Order 12279, Executive Order 12278, Executive Order 12277, Executive Order 12276, Executive Order 12211, Executive Order 12205, Executive Order 12170, Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note. Removed: Executive Order 12170 - Blocking Iranian Government Property (November 14, 1979), Executive Order 12205 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Iran (April 17, 1980), Executive Order 12211 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Iran (April 17, 1980), Executive Order 12613 - Prohibiting Imports From Iran (October 29, 1987), Executive Order 12957 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to the Development of Iranian Petroleum Resources (March 16, 1995), Executive Order 12959 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran (May 7, 1995), Executive Order 13059 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran (August 20, 1997), Executive Order 13553 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses By The Government of Iran (September 29, 2010), Executive Order 13599 - Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions (February 6, 2012), Executive Order 13606 - Blocking the Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons With Respect to Grave Human Rights Abuses by the Governments of Iran and Syria via Information Technology (April 23, 2012), Executive Order 13608 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Foreign Sanctions Evaders With Respect to Iran and Syria (May 1, 2012), Executive Order 13846 - Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect To Iran, Executive Order 13871 - Imposing Sanctions with Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Iran, Executive Order 13876 - Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Iran, Executive Order 13902 - Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran, Executive Order 13949 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to the Conventional Arms Activities of Iran, Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended, 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note, Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 13902 - Petroleum and Petrochemical Sectors of the Iranian Economy (October 11, 2024), Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 13902 - Financial Sector of the Iranian Economy (October 8, 2020)
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Added: 8 general_license(s), 6 federal_register_notice(s), 4 regulation(s), 2 determination(s), 2 un_security_council_resolution(s), 3 guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo, investment_ban
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Added: 1 statute(s), 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 guidance(s), 2 delegation(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Removed: Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 advisory(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
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Added: financial_restrictions
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Added: financial_restrictions
UN Iran Sanctions (1737) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iran Sanctions (Committee 1737)" to "UN Iran Sanctions (1737)"
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iran Sanctions
Added: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, Public Law 111-195, Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 13902 - Petroleum and Petrochemical Sectors of the Iranian Economy (October 11, 2024), Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 13902 - Financial Sector of the Iranian Economy (October 8, 2020). Removed: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA), Public Law 111-195
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Added: 1 advisory(s), 8 general_license(s), 4 guidance(s), 3 chart(s), 2 un_resolution(s), 1 list(s), 1 faq(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
Added: Public Law 115-44 (CAATSA). Removed: Public Law 115-44 (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act - CAATSA)
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Added: 3 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 7 faq(s), 3 notice(s)
Iran nuclear sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Iran nuclear sanctions" to "Iran nuclear sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Iran nuclear sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018. Removed: The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Iran sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Iran sanctions" to "Iran sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Iran sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iran Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 12170 - Blocking Iranian Government Property (November 14, 1979), Executive Order 12211 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Iran (April 17, 1980), Executive Order 12205 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Iran (April 17, 1980), Executive Order 12613 - Prohibiting Imports From Iran (October 29, 1987), Executive Order 12957 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to the Development of Iranian Petroleum Resources (March 16, 1995), Executive Order 12959 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran (May 7, 1995), Executive Order 13059 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran (August 20, 1997), Executive Order 13553 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses By The Government of Iran (September 29, 2010), Executive Order 13599 - Blocking Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions (February 6, 2012), Executive Order 13606 - Blocking the Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons With Respect to Grave Human Rights Abuses by the Governments of Iran and Syria via Information Technology (April 23, 2012), Executive Order 13608 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Foreign Sanctions Evaders With Respect to Iran and Syria (May 1, 2012), Executive Order 13846 - Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect To Iran, Executive Order 13871 - Imposing Sanctions with Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Iran, Executive Order 13876 - Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Iran, Executive Order 13902 - Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran, Executive Order 13949 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to the Conventional Arms Activities of Iran, Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended, 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note. Removed: Executive Order 12170, Executive Order 12205, Executive Order 12211, Executive Order 12276, Executive Order 12277, Executive Order 12278, Executive Order 12279, Executive Order 12280, Executive Order 12281, Executive Order 12282, Executive Order 12283, Executive Order 12284, Executive Order 12294, Executive Order 12613, Executive Order 12957, Executive Order 12959, Executive Order 13059, Executive Order 13553, Executive Order 13599, Executive Order 13606, Executive Order 13608, Executive Order 13846, Executive Order 13871, Executive Order 13876, Executive Order 13902, Executive Order 13949, Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (ISA), 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note, UNSCR 2231, UNSCR 1929, UNSCR 1835, UNSCR 1803, UNSCR 1747, UNSCR 1737, UNSCR 1696, UNSCR 461
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Added: 5 guidance(s), 9 general_license(s), 2 determination(s), 4 infographic(s), 1 FAQ(s), 8 UNSCR(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: travel_ban
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Added: 3 federal_register(s), 7 faq(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, Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs. Removed: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Iran renamed
Program renamed from "Iran Sanctions" to "Iran"
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Added: 1 un_list(s), 3 legislation(s)
Legal basis updated for Autonomous Iran Sanctions
Removed: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Iran) Amendment List 2013 (No. 1) [F2013L01312]
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Iran Sanctions (Committee 1737) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iran Sanctions (UN)" to "UN Iran Sanctions (Committee 1737)"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN Iran Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1737) renamed
Program renamed from "UN Iran Sanctions Committee" to "UN Iran Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1737)"
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Added: 2 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
Legal basis updated for OFAC Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions (PAARSS)
Added: E.O. 13894 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria (October 14, 2019), as amended by E.O. of June 30, 2025, E.O. 14312 - Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions (Effective July 01, 2025), E.O. 13606 - Blocking the Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons With Respect to Grave Human Rights Abuses by the Governments of Iran and Syria via Information Technology (Effective April 23, 2012), Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (Sections 7404-7438 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020) as amended by Section 5123 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Removed: E.O. 14312 - Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions (July 1, 2025), E.O. 13894 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria (October 14, 2019), E.O. 13606 - Blocking the Property and Suspending Entry Into the United States of Certain Persons With Respect to Grave Human Rights Abuses by the Governments of Iran and Syria via Information Technology (April 23, 2012), Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (Sections 7404-7438 of the NDAA for FY 2020) as amended by Section 5123 of the NDAA for FY 2025
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Added: 4 executive_order(s), 1 advisory(s), 3 guidance(s), 5 federal_register_notice(s), 2 statute(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Iran Sanctions
Added: Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (ISA), 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA), Public Law 111-195, UNSCR 2231, UNSCR 1929, UNSCR 1835, UNSCR 1803, UNSCR 1747, UNSCR 1737, UNSCR 1696, UNSCR 461. Removed: Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, 50 U.S.C. § 1701 note, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, Public Law 111-195