Treasury Blocks WMD Proliferator's U.S. Assets
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Mohammad Soltanmohammadi, who’s linked to weapons of mass destruction activities. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or property he has under U.S. control is frozen. Some names were also removed from the blocked list, so watch for updates on who’s in or out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Individual Added to SDN List; Assets Frozen
If you are a U.S. person, you are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with Mohammad Soltanmohammadi. On January 30, 2026, OFAC blocked his property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction and listed him on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List; the listing is noted as "Subject to Secondary Sanctions."
Entity Removed from SDN List; Property Unblocked
On January 30, 2026, OFAC determined that SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD. has been unblocked and removed from the SDN List. OFAC states that the company's property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction have been unblocked.
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