Treasury Updates Sanctions List: Who's In, Who's Out?
Published Date: 8/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just updated its list of people and groups it watches closely. Some folks got added with new details, while others had their property unblocked and were taken off the list. These changes affect who can do business with the U.S. and when, so keep an eye out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Unblocking and removal from SDN List
OFAC published 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. That removal means those persons are no longer blocked under the SDN List and U.S. persons may be able to engage in transactions with them again.
Updates to SDN identifying information
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published updates to the identifying information for one or more people currently on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. If you or your business screen the SDN List, these updated details can change how matches are found and may require you to update screening records or checks.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-17725, 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 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 OFAC's 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. These actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism," 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, "Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism," (collectively, "Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886") 84 FR 48041, 3 CFR, 2019 Comp., p. 356.
2026-17724, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC blocked the property of two groups, Palestine Action from the UK and Autistici Inventati from Italy, for supporting terrorism. This means Americans can’t do business with them, and any money or property they have under U.S. control is frozen. These actions send a clear message: support for terrorism won’t be tolerated, and the clock is ticking for compliance.
2026-17613, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC added new people and ships to its blacklist, meaning their U.S.-based money and property are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these blocked individuals or vessels anymore. Plus, OFAC updated info on someone already on the list, keeping the sanctions sharp and up-to-date.
2026-17487, Publication of a Determination Issued Pursuant to Executive Order 13902.
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a sector determination pursuant to a January 10, 2020 Executive Order. The determination was previously issued on OFAC's website.
2026-17491, Publication of Iran-Related Web General Licenses AA and BB
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control just published two new Iran-related licenses, AA and BB, that let certain businesses wind down their deals with Iranian entities without breaking the rules. These licenses give companies until early October and September 2026 to wrap things up smoothly, avoiding penalties. If you’re involved in these transactions, now’s the time to act and keep everything legal and on track!
2026-17426, Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations
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