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, financial restrictions, sectoral, trade restrictions and arms embargo.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
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.
Targeted countries
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13849
- Public Law 115-44 (CAATSA)
- 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
E.O. 13849 - Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), Public Law 115-44
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
Delegation of provisions in Title II and Title III of CAATSA
Delegation of provisions in Title I of CAATSA
Amendment of Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations
Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 1 (as amended on September 29, 2017)
Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 2 (as amended on September 29, 2017)
Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 4 (as amended on October 31, 2017)
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
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Ukraine-/Russia-related Directive 4