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Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on individuals and entities linked to Iran’s financial infrastructure and terrorism financing networks, while simultaneously issuing a general license permitting certain humanitarian transactions.
Jul 11, 2026
Issuance of Amended Iran-related General License - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an amended general license related to Iran sanctions, modifying authorized financial activities under existing Iran-related restrictions.
Published Jul 7, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
Counter Narcotics Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Update - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions designations targeting narcotics traffickers and terrorist financiers, including entities and individuals involved in illicit financial networks.
Published Jul 1, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Counter Narcotics Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Publication of Report for Licensing Activities Undertaken Pursuant to the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSRA) - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a routine administrative update involving counter-narcotics sanctions designations, removals of certain Russia-related sanctions, and publication of a licensing activity report under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSRA).
Published Jun 30, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions targeting Russian entities and individuals engaged in harmful foreign activities, including financial facilitation, cyber operations, and support for military aggression — with implications for AI-adjacent financial infrastructure and cross-border technology finance.
Published Jun 25, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Venezuela Sanctions Regulations 31 CFR part 591 GENERAL LICENSE NO. 60 Authorizing Transaction - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 60 under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR part 591), authorizing certain otherwise prohibited transactions related to Venezuela.
Published Jun 25, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Counter Terrorism Designations - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued counter-terrorism designations targeting individuals and entities involved in financing terrorist activities, enforcing financial sanctions under U.S. law.
Published Jun 18, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
1251 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions targeting financial entities and individuals involved in illicit finance, but the article provides no details about AI, technology, or any connection to artificial intelligence.
Published May 7, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
422 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions targeting financial entities and individuals involved in illicit finance, but the article provides no details about AI, technology, or any connection to AI systems or actors.
Published May 15, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
287 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions targeting financial actors involved in illicit activities, but the article provides no details about AI, technology, or any connection to artificial intelligence.
Published Apr 2, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions targeting Russian entities and individuals engaged in harmful foreign activities, including financial facilitation and technology-enabled interference.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
Venezuela-Related Sanctions - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on individuals and entities linked to Venezuela’s financial sector, targeting money laundering, corruption, and illicit finance — reinforcing U.S. counter-sanctions enforcement capacity.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
Iran Sanctions - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions targeting Iranian financial entities and individuals involved in illicit finance, including facilitation of weapons proliferation and support for terrorist organizations.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a U.S. government agency responsible for administering and enforcing economic and trade sanctions; its presence on Google News under 'AI Technology' reflects a feed categorization error, not a substantive link between OFAC and AI.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Additional Sanctions Lists - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published updated sanctions lists targeting individuals and entities involved in financial crime, with implications for AI-driven financial compliance systems that rely on real-time sanctions screening.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Civil Penalties and Enforcement Information - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) publishes civil penalty and enforcement information related to sanctions violations, but the article contains no AI or technology-specific content.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 11, 2026
Sanctions Programs and Country Information - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains and publishes official sanctions programs and country-specific restrictions, serving as the authoritative federal source for financial compliance and enforcement actions.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - Recently Updated - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published updated FAQs clarifying how its sanctions authorities apply to financial transactions, including those involving digital assets and third-party service providers.
Published Jul 14, 2022 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Date Updated: April 29, 2022 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated its sanctions list and enforcement guidance on April 29, 2022, targeting financial facilitation networks linked to illicit actors — a regulatory action with implications for AI-driven financial compliance tools.
Published Apr 29, 2022 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
958 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions targeting financial entities and individuals involved in illicit finance, with implications for AI-driven financial crime detection systems that rely on sanctioned-entity data.
Published Feb 25, 2022 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Counter Terrorism Designations - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new counter-terrorism designations targeting individuals and entities involved in financing terrorist activities, including through digital financial infrastructure.
Published Sep 16, 2021 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Iran-related Designations; Non-proliferation Designations; Kingpin Act Designations Update - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions targeting Iranian entities and individuals involved in proliferation, narcotics trafficking, and financial facilitation — with no AI-specific content or technology linkage.
Published Sep 3, 2019 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Counter Terrorism Designations - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued counter-terrorism designations targeting individuals and entities involved in financing terrorist activities, as part of its statutory authority under Executive Order 13224.
Published Aug 29, 2019 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
573 - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions targeting financial entities and individuals involved in illicit finance, but the article provides no details about AI, technology, or any connection to AI systems or actors.
Published Apr 6, 2018 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
SDNT Blocked Pending Investigation, SDGT Designations - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions blocking property and interests in property of entities designated as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs) pending investigation, and added others to the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) list.
Published Aug 8, 2003 · Analyzed Jul 8, 2026
Related Claims
01 OFAC issued counter-terrorism designations.
02 OFAC published Additional Sanctions Lists.
03 Sanctions Programs and Country Information is maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov).
04 OFAC designated individuals and entities involved in Iran’s financial facilitation of terrorism.
05 OFAC designated 12 individuals and entities for involvement in Iran’s proliferation activities and support for terrorism.
06 OFAC issued an amended Iran-related General License.
07 OFAC designated 27 individuals and entities for involvement in narcotics trafficking and terrorism financing.
08 OFAC issued counter-narcotics designations, removed certain Russia-related designations, and published a report on licensing activities under TSRA.
09 1251 — Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
10 Civil Penalties and Enforcement Information — Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
11 General License No. 60 authorizes certain transactions prohibited under 31 CFR part 591.
12 SDNT Blocked Pending Investigation, SDGT Designations
13 OFAC designated 12 individuals and 3 entities for providing material support to terrorist organizations.
14 OFAC designated 12 individuals and entities under Iran-related, non-proliferation, and Kingpin Act authorities.
15 OFAC designated 127 persons and entities pursuant to Executive Order 14024 for involvement in Russian harmful foreign activities.
16 OFAC designated 12 individuals and entities for involvement in illicit finance related to Venezuela.
17 OFAC designated individuals and entities for providing material support to terrorist organizations.
18 OFAC updated its Frequently Asked Questions to clarify sanctions compliance obligations for financial intermediaries, including those using digital infrastructure.
19 OFAC designated 12 individuals and entities for involvement in Russian harmful foreign activities, including financial facilitation and support to disinformation infrastructure.
20 The Office of Foreign Assets Control updated its sanctions enforcement guidance on April 29, 2022.
21 OFAC added 958 new entries to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
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