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Updating Website and Contact Information, and Authorizations for Payments for Legal Services
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is adopting a final rule to update website and contact information in certain parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Additionally, OFAC is amending one CFR Part to update general licenses authorizing payments for legal services from funds originating outside the United States to replace the reporting requirement in the general license with a recordkeeping requirement and correcting typographical errors in two CFR Parts. OFAC is also updating its regulations to correct an erroneous cross-reference.
Treasury updated the SDN list with Iran-related designations.
Treasury amended Russia-related FAQs 1224 and 1225 and Venezuela-related FAQ 1239.
Treasury adopted a final rule amending multiple CFR parts to update website and contact information, revise a general license for legal services payments to replace a reporting requirement with a recordkeeping requirement, and correct typographical errors and a cross-reference in 31 CFR Chapter V.
Treasury issued Russia-related General License 131H, authorizing certain transactions for the negotiation of and entry into contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH and related maintenance activities.
Treasury designated individuals and entities under the counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and Cuba sanctions programs ([SDGT], [SDNT], [CUBA]) in a combined SDN list update.
Treasury removed one or more individuals or entities from the SDN list under the Belarus-related ([BELARUS-EO14038]) sanctions program.
Treasury issued Cuba General Licenses 2, 3, and 4, authorizing wind-down transactions and specified dealings involving CEIBA Investments Limited and transactions for third-country official missions in Cuba.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed from OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) the names of certain persons whose property and interests in property had been blocked pursuant to Hong Kong sanctions authorities. Additionally, OFAC has transferred names of persons who remain sanctioned under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, Public Law 116-149 (HKAA), from the SDN List to the Non-SDN Menu Based Sanctions List (NS-MBS List).
Treasury updated the SDN list with Russia-related designation changes on 2026-07-20.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury updated the SDN List and NS-MBS List with Hong Kong-related designation additions and entry updates.
Treasury removed Hong Kong-related parties from the SDN List and NS-MBS List.
Treasury issued one new Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ 1263) under OFAC's Venezuela sanctions program.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one person currently included on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List).
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury updated the SDN list with non-proliferation and counter-terrorism designations under [NPWMD] and [SDGT].
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury updated the SDN list with new Iran-related designations and a Counter Terrorism designation update under [IRAN] and [SDGT].
Treasury issued Iran General License Z, authorizing wind-down activities, limited safety and environmental transactions, and the offloading of cargo involving certain persons or vessels blocked on July 14, 2026.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one or more persons currently included on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List).
Treasury designated individuals and entities under [CYBER2] and [CUBA] in a combined SDN list update.
Treasury issued Cuba-related FAQ 1262 providing interpretive guidance on the Cuba sanctions program.
Treasury issued Democratic Republic of the Congo-related General License 2 under [DRCONGO], authorizing transactions related to agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, replacement parts and components, software updates, and clinical trials.
Treasury designated parties under [IRAN] and [SDGT] programs for Iran-related and counter-terrorism activities.
Treasury issued Iran General License Y, authorizing the wind down of transactions involving Smart Global Limited.
Treasury issued Russia-related General License 13R, authorizing certain administrative transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order 14024.
Treasury amended Russia-related FAQs 999 and 1118 in connection with the issuance of General License 13R under Executive Order 14024.
Treasury issued Iran-related General License X1, effective July 7, 2026, revoking and superseding General License X (dated June 21, 2026) to wind down the authorization for the production, delivery, and sale of crude oil, petrochemical products, and petroleum products of Iranian origin.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one person that has been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of this person are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one or more entries currently included on one or more of OFAC's sanctions lists.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury added parties to the SDN list under Counter Narcotics [SDNT] and Counter Terrorism [SDGT] programs and updated at least one existing Counter Terrorism designation.
OFAC reminded U.S. persons holding blocked property as of June 30, 2026 that they must file an Annual Report of Blocked Property (ARBP) with OFAC by September 30, 2026, using form TD-F 90-22.50 submitted through the OFAC Reporting System.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one or more persons currently included in OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more properties or persons who have been removed from the SDN List.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury updated the SDN list with new Counter Narcotics Designations.
Treasury removed parties from the SDN list under Russia-related sanctions programs.
Treasury published its Q1 2026 TSRA Quarterly Report to Congress covering OFAC license authorizations for agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices exports to Iran from January through March 2026.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury removed Russia-related parties from the SDN list under [RUSSIA-EO14024].
Treasury launched the OFAC Reconsideration Portal, a new guided online system for submitting delisting petitions and requesting courtesy documents, intended to streamline adjudication and replace email submission in the future.
OFAC published two quick-reference guides—Delisting Petitions Best Practices and What to Include in a Delisting Petition—to support use of the new Reconsideration Portal.
OFAC updated FAQ 897 and added new FAQ 1261 to reflect updated procedures for the delisting petition process in connection with the launch of the Reconsideration Portal.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. Additionally, OFAC is publishing updates to the identifying information of one person currently included on the SDN List.
Treasury designated parties under [DRCONGO] in connection with the Democratic Republic of the Congo-related sanctions program.
Treasury issued Russia General License 131G authorizing certain transactions for the negotiation of and entry into contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH and related maintenance activities.
Treasury updated two Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs 1224 and 1225, under the [RUSSIA-EO14024] program.
Treasury issued Venezuela General License 60, authorizing transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury added parties to the SDN list under [TCO] and [CUBA] in a combined designation covering transnational criminal organization and Cuba sanctions targets.
Treasury issued TCO General License 2, authorizing the wind-down of transactions involving CCU Commercial Bank Plc.
Treasury removed Russia-related designated parties from the SDN list under [RUSSIA-EO14024].
OFAC and OFSI jointly published a comparative guide covering key similarities and differences between U.S. and UK sanctions regimes, including sanctions lists, available licenses, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Treasury issued Iran General License X, authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of crude oil, petrochemical products, and petroleum products of Iranian origin through August 21, 2026.
Treasury designated parties under [SDGT] in a counter-terrorism SDN list update.
Treasury designated parties under the [SDGT] counter-terrorism program in an SDN list update.
Treasury issued Venezuela-related General License 5X (authorizing certain transactions related to the PdVSA 2020 8.5% bond on or after August 4, 2026), General License 24A (authorizing certain transactions involving the Government of Venezuela related to telecommunications and mail), and General License 59 (authorizing the supply of certain items and services involving Conviasa).
Treasury amended Venezuela-related FAQ 595.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury designated at least one Cuba-related party and updated an existing Russia-related SDN entry as part of the June 11, 2026 SDN list update.
Treasury removed one or more parties from the SDN list under Russia-related sanctions as part of the June 11, 2026 update.
Treasury issued amended Russia-related General License 55F, authorizing certain services related to Sakhalin-2, and General License 115D, authorizing certain transactions related to existing civil nuclear energy projects.
Treasury amended eight Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions — FAQs 967, 978, 999, 1011, 1117, 1182, 1203, and 1216.
Publication of the List of Medical Devices Requiring Specific Authorization for the North Korea Sanctions Regulations
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a list of medical devices that may not be exported or reexported to North Korea pursuant to the general license authorizing the exportation or reexportation to North Korea of certain agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices, and replacement parts and components. The exportation or re-exportation of these excluded medical devices to North Korea requires specific authorization from OFAC.
Treasury designated individuals and entities under [NPWMD] and [IRAN] in a combined non-proliferation and Iran-related SDN list update.
Treasury issued seven amended Venezuela-related General Licenses (46C, 47A, 48B, 50B, 51B, 52A, 54A) under [VENEZUELA] governing oil and petrochemical transactions, diluent sales, supply of items and services, minerals including gold, and transactions involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.
Treasury issued two Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 1259 and 1260) providing interpretive guidance under [VENEZUELA].
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 5U and 5V
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GLs 5U and 5V, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Iran-Related Web General Licenses U and V
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two Iran-related general licenses (GLs): GLs U and V. These GLs were previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations Web General License 2
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations: GL 2. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 48A and 49A
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GLs 48A and 49A, which were previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Regulations Web General License 11
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Regulations: GL 11. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.
Treasury added Iran-related designations and counter-terrorism designation updates to the SDN list under the [IRAN] and [SDGT] programs.
Treasury updated the SDN list with Cuba-related designations under the Cuba sanctions program.
Treasury issued FAQ 1258 providing Cuba-related interpretive guidance on the Cuba sanctions program.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury updated the SDN list with Counter Terrorism, Iran-related, and Democratic Republic of the Congo-related designations.
Treasury issued one new Iran-related Frequently Asked Question, FAQ 1257.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.
Treasury published an introductory guide explaining how OFAC sanctions work, including how the agency designates parties, processes license applications, removes parties from sanctions lists, and enforces compliance obligations.
Treasury settled with FTI Consulting, Inc. for $1,050,000 to resolve six apparent violations of Russia sectoral sanctions for indirectly dealing in prohibited debt of VTB Bank OAO between April 2019 and May 2021.
Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-terrorism designations under [SDGT].
Treasury issued an amendment to Iran-related FAQ 1249.
Treasury designated parties under Iran-related sanctions programs.
Treasury issued a Russia-related General License.
Treasury amended Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions.
Treasury designated parties under the Iran sanctions program [IRAN] and the counter-terrorism program [SDGT].
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC is also publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the SDN List based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-terrorism designations under [SDGT].
Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism designations under [SDNT] and [SDGT].
Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-terrorism designations under [SDGT] and Iran-related designations under [IRAN].
Treasury settled with Adani Enterprises Limited for $275,000,000 to resolve 32 apparent violations of OFAC's Iran sanctions arising from the company's purchase of Iranian-origin LPG through a Dubai intermediary.
Treasury updated the SDN list with Cuba designations and designation updates under [CUBA].
Treasury issued Russia-related General License 134C, authorizing the delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Russian Federation origin loaded on vessels as of April 17, 2026.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-terrorism designations under [SDGT] and Iran-related designations under [IRAN].
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
Treasury updated the SDN list with non-proliferation and Iran-related designations and designation updates under [NPWMD] and [IRAN].
Treasury updated counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics designation entries on the SDN list under [SDGT] and [SDNT].
Treasury removed a Russia-related designation from the SDN list under [RUSSIA-EO14024].
Treasury updated the SDN list with counter-terrorism and Iran-related designations under [SDGT] and [IRAN] and Cuba designation and designation updates under [CUBA].
Treasury issued Cuba General License 1, authorizing transactions pursuant to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations.
Treasury issued six new Cuba-related FAQs (1251–1256), providing interpretive guidance on the Cuba sanctions program.
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 47, 48, 49, and 50
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing four general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GLs 47, 48, 49, and 50, which were previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of a Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations Web General License
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and the Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations: GL 34. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 46, 46A, and 46B
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing three general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GLs 46, 46A, and 46B, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued in the Iranian sanctions program: GLs S and T. These GLs were previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 55E, 115C, 13P, and 131C
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing four general licenses (GL) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GLs 55E, 115C, 13P, and 131C, which were previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of a Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Belarus Sanctions Regulations: GL 14. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of a Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations Web General License
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations: GL 1. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Treasury issued Venezuela-related General License 58, authorizing certain services to the Government of Venezuela in connection with potential debt restructuring.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Treasury issued Venezuela-related General License 5W, authorizing certain transactions related to the Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. 2020 8.5 Percent Bond on or after June 19, 2026.
Treasury issued an amended Venezuela-related FAQ 595, updating interpretive guidance related to the Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. 2020 8.5 Percent Bond.
Treasury updated the SDN list with Iran-related designations under [IRAN].
The President signed an Executive Order imposing sanctions on those responsible for repression in Cuba and for threats to United States national security and foreign policy.
Treasury issued Iran-related General License W, authorizing the wind-down of transactions involving certain persons blocked on May 1, 2026.
Treasury published an Iran-related OFAC Alert describing the sanctions risks of complying with Iranian demands for Strait of Hormuz passage.
Treasury issued Iran-related FAQ 1250, providing interpretive guidance on the Iran sanctions program.
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