John Smith
Director of OFAC
📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →The U.S. Government is Considering a Plan to 'Reduce Sanctions Against Russia'
The U.S. is considering reducing sanctions on Russia to improve relations and address the Ukraine conflict. This move comes as senior officials prepare for negotiations…
US Treasury Department Places Two Leaders of al-Nusra Front on Sanctions List
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned two leaders of the al-Nusra Front, a group linked to al-Qaeda in Syria, following their inclusion in the UN…
Increase in U.S. Sanctions Office Personnel to Facilitate JCPOA Implementation
The U.S. Treasury Department has increased personnel in its sanctions office to expedite the review of trade requests with Iran under the JCPOA. This comes…
Iran Remains Out of Reach of U.S. Banks
Iran continues to face significant restrictions from U.S. banks despite some easing of sanctions related to trade. The remaining primary sanctions, linked to terrorism and…
Reuters: Iran Remains Outside the Scope of American Banks' Activities
Despite the lifting of nuclear sanctions, Iran remains restricted from engaging with American banks due to ongoing sanctions related to terrorism and human rights. This…