OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Iran, North Korea and Russia. It imposes asset freeze, sectoral, financial restrictions, trade restrictions and investment ban.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
CAATSA (Public Law 115-44), signed into law on August 2, 2017, imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea through three titles: Title I – Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017; Title II – Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017; and Title III – Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act.
Targeted countries
Legal bases
- Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), Public Law 115-44
- Executive Order 13849
- Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 (UFSA)
- Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 (SSIDES)
- 31 CFR Part 510 - North Korea Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 1 (as amended on September 29, 2017)
Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 4 (as amended on October 31, 2017)
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 4
Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 2 (as amended on September 29, 2017)
Section 231 of CAATSA
Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 (UFSA)
31 CFR Part 510 - North Korea Sanctions Regulations
Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014 (SSIDES)
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), Public Law 115-44
Delegation of provisions in Title II and Title III of CAATSA
E.O. 13849 - Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
Amendment of Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations
Delegation of provisions in Title I of CAATSA
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 105
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 223(a)
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 223(b) and (c)
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 226
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 228
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 233
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CAATSA Section 235