Treasury Issues General License for Allowed Iran Dealings
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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Summary
The Treasury’s OFAC just made a special permission slip official for dealing with Iran, called General License Q. This lets certain people and businesses do specific activities with Iran without breaking the rules. If you’re involved in trade or finance with Iran, this update is your green light—so keep an eye on the timing and what’s allowed to avoid any money troubles.
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