Treasury Renames Syria Sanctions to Nail Assad by Deadlines
Published Date: 9/25/2025
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Summary
The Treasury is updating the Syria sanctions rules, now called the Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions Regulations. These changes follow new orders set for January 15 and June 30, 2025, affecting anyone doing business related to Syria. If you’re involved, get ready for new rules that could impact your money and activities starting early next year.
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New OFAC Syria Sanctions Rules
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is renaming and changing the Syria sanctions rules to the Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions Regulations. These changes implement Syria-related Executive Orders dated January 15, 2025 and June 30, 2025, and could affect anyone doing business related to Syria by changing what money and activities are allowed.
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