The sanctions target a Panama-flagged vessel which OFAC says headed to China carrying Iranian commodities received on behalf of a Houthi financial facilitator.
March 18, 2024OFAC said EFG International caused US firms to process 873 securities-related transactions on behalf of sanctioned individuals.
March 15, 2024OFAC has sanctioned four individuals who fled Bahrain in 2018 to evade terrorism-related charges and wound up in Iran.
March 13, 2024OFAC said al-Shabaab, an al-Qa’ida-affiliated terrorist group, that is "responsible for some of the worst terrorist attacks in East Africa’s modern history".
March 13, 2024There is evidence that the current performance test is discouraging investment in some sectors like energy transition and affordable housing.
March 11, 2024The sanctions were issued under the Magnitsky programme. The Zimbabwe Sanctions Regulations have been terminated.
March 5, 2024The US actions include sanctions on two Hong Kong companies that own vessels which ship Iranian commodities.
February 28, 2024The US, EU, Canada, Japan and Australia announced new Russia-related sanctions, including Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Thai companies among their targets.
February 26, 2024The guidance provides clarity on the flow of humanitarian assistance and trade to the Yemeni people after the designation of the Houthis.
February 20, 2024NGOs will be able to engage in a broader range of humanitarian-related activities involving North Korea with fewer bureaucratic hurdles.
February 19, 2024