OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions
OFAC Iraq-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Iraq. It imposes asset freeze, trade restrictions and financial restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons who threaten stabilization efforts in Iraq, including blocking property of certain persons undermining peace and stability in Iraq. Originally implemented comprehensive sanctions against Iraq following the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, the program has evolved through multiple executive orders. The currently operative authorities focus on protecting Iraq's stability and development.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13438
- Executive Order 13668
- Executive Order 13364
- Executive Order 13350
- Executive Order 13315
- Executive Order 13303
- Executive Order 13290
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA), 8 U.S.C. § 1189, 18 U.S.C. § 2339B
- Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
- 31 CFR Part 575 - Removal of the Iraqi Sanctions Regulations
- 31 CFR Part 576 - Iraq Stabilization and Insurgency Sanctions Regulations
- UNSCR 661
- UNSCR 687
- UNSCR 1483
- UNSCR 1546
Official resources
EO 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
EO 13438 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq
EO 13364 - Modifying the Protection Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq
EO 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
EO 13315 - Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions
EO 13303 - Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest
EO 13290 - Confiscating and Vesting Certain Iraqi Property
31 CFR Part 575 - Removal of the Iraqi Sanctions Regulations
31 CFR Part 576 - Iraq Stabilization and Insurgency Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78484 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
87 FR 78470 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
82 FR 61450 - Amended Iraq Stabilization and Insurgency Sanctions Regulations
75 FR 55463 - Iraq Stabilization and Insurgency Sanctions Regulations - New regulations to implement Executive Orders 13303, 13350, 13364, and 13438
75 FR 55462 - Iraqi Sanctions Regulations - Removal of the Iraqi Sanctions Regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations
Iraqi General License - Section 575.533 Certain new transactions now authorized
Iraqi General License (No. 6) - Section 575.534 Transfers of certain blocked claims by U.S. financial institutions
Iraqi General License (No. 1 / 13315) - All transactions with state bodies, corporations, or agencies of the former Iraqi regime that are otherwise prohibited by section 1 of Executive Order 13315, are permitted
UNSCR 1546 - Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Iraq
UNSCR 1483 - Reaffirming the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq
UNSCR 687 - Welcoming the restoration to Kuwait of its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity
UNSCR 661 - Determined to bring the invasion and occupation of Kuwait by Iraq to an end
Overview of Iraq-Related Sanctions
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Oil Proceeds Receipts Account
Debt Trading
Protection and Transfer of Intellectual Property Rights