OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions
OFAC Yemen-related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Yemen. It imposes asset freeze, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting persons threatening the peace, security, or stability of Yemen. Implemented under EO 13611 and codified at 31 CFR Part 552, the program blocks property of designated persons and provides for general and specific licenses related to humanitarian, agricultural, medical, and other activities in Yemen.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen (May 16, 2012)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR Part 552 - Yemen Sanctions Regulations
- UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (April 14, 2015)
- UN Security Council Resolution 2204 (February 24, 2015)
- UN Security Council Resolution 2201 (February 15, 2015)
- UN Security Council Resolution 2140 (February 26, 2014)
Official resources
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
EO 13611 - Blocking Property of Persons Threatening the Peace, Security, or Stability of Yemen
87 FR 78484 - Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
OFAC Frequently Asked Questions
UNSCR 2216 - Yemen
UNSCR 2201 - Yemen
85 FR 68461 - Yemen Sanctions Regulations
87 FR 78470 - Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
Overview of Sanctions - Yemen-related Sanctions Brochure
UNSCR 2204 - Yemen
UNSCR 2140 - Yemen