Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked some people and ships tied to certain companies, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with them anymore, starting from October 9, 2025. This move aims to tighten the squeeze on these targets and stop shady dealings fast and hard.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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U.S. persons barred from dealing with listed targets
On October 9, 2025, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added named individuals and vessels to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property of those listed that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with those listed persons or vessels.
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2026-16573, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-16153, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
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2026-15996, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-15849, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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2026-15785, Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
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