Office of Foreign Assets Control
دفتر کنترل داراییهای خارجی
Sanctions authority
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View Timeline →Rescuing U.S. Fuel Prices with Enemy Oil Tankers
The U.S. government is contemplating allowing sanctioned oil tankers from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela back into global trade to reduce fuel prices. This shift reflects…
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuelan Legislator Amid Oil Diplomacy Efforts
The US has lifted sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez, a top legislator in Venezuela, as part of efforts to control oil and enhance bilateral diplomacy. This…
OFAC Imposes New Sanctions on Iran's Aviation and Rail Industries
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed additional sanctions on Iran's aviation and rail sectors. This move targets entities involved in these…
Pilgrimage Flights to Najaf from the U.S. Granted Permission
The U.S. has approved an Iraqi airline to operate pilgrimage flights between Iraq and Iran, specifically for Iranian nationals. This development is significant as it…
U.S. Treasury Disrupts Digital Asset Exchange Supporting Iran
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has disrupted a digital asset exchange that was facilitating financial transactions for Iran. This action targets…
Chinese Tech Firms Face US Sanctions Risk Over Services to Iran, Warns Former OFAC Official
A former OFAC official has issued a warning to Chinese tech firms about the potential risk of facing US sanctions if they provide services to…
OFAC Expands Sanctions Against Iran to Address Security Threats
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has expanded its sanctions against Iran, targeting additional individuals and entities linked to the Iranian government. This move…
The U.S. Adds Two Individuals and One Company to Iran Sanctions List
The U.S. Treasury has imposed new sanctions by adding two individuals and one company to its list targeting Iran. This action reflects ongoing tensions between…
US Imposes Sanctions on Individuals and Entities Supporting IRGC Amidst Ongoing Tensions
The United States imposed new sanctions on seven individuals and entities linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for allegedly supporting weapons procurement and…
US Expands Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Over 50 Entities Involved in Oil Exports
The US has imposed sanctions on over 50 individuals, companies, and ships linked to illegal Iranian oil exports as part of a broader economic campaign…
U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Financier and Shadow Exchange Networks
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on an Iranian financier and several shadow exchange houses linked…
OFAC Allows Limited Iran Oil Transactions Amid Ongoing EU and UK Sanctions
The OFAC has authorized specific transactions involving Iranian crude oil and petroleum, but uncertainties persist as EU and UK sanctions remain in effect. This development…
OFAC Grants Temporary Authorization for Iran Energy Activities Through August
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has authorized various energy-related activities involving Iran through August. This decision impacts international energy markets and…
OFAC Temporarily Lifts Certain Oil Sanctions Against Iran
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has temporarily lifted certain oil sanctions against Iran, allowing for increased oil exports. This decision involves the U.S.…
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian LPG Smuggling Network and Shadow Banking System
The US Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned a network involved in smuggling Iranian LPG disguised as Omani LPG to Asia. This network includes individuals, entities, and…
US Sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority Over Control of Hormuz Traffic
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing it of extorting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and funneling funds…
US Sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority Over Control of Hormuz Traffic
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing it of extorting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and channeling funds…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran's Military Procurement Networks Under Trump's 'Economic Fury' Campaign
The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies linked to Iran's military procurement efforts, particularly in acquiring weapons and missile components,…
US Sanctions Iraqi Oil Official and Iran-Linked Militia Leaders for Oil Smuggling and Terror Financing
The US imposed sanctions on an Iraqi oil ministry official and Iran-linked militia leaders for their roles in oil smuggling and terrorism financing in Iraq.…
The U.S. Threatens Shipping Companies with Sanctions for Paying Fees to Iran
The U.S. has issued a warning to shipping companies regarding potential sanctions for paying fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This…