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Last Week's Major Developments in Sanctions - September 15, 2025, to September 19, 2025

  • Writer: Amir Fadavi
    Amir Fadavi
  • 21 minutes ago
  • 3 min read
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Monday, September 15

  • OFAC reminded holders of blocked property to provide it with a comprehensive list of all blocked property held as of June 30 of the current year by September 30. (Here)


Tuesday, September 16

  • OFAC imposed blocking sanctions against four individuals and 12 entities under its counter-terrorism program for their roles in coordinating funds transfers, including from the sale of Iranian oil, that benefits the IRGC-Qods Force, and Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. (Here, the Department of the Treasury's press release, and the Department of State's press release) Concurrently, the Secretary of State has revoked the sanctions exception issued in 2018 under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act for Afghanistan reconstruction assistance and economic development, effective September 29, 2025. Once the revocation is effective, persons who operate the Chabahar Port or engage in other activities described in IFCA may expose themselves to sanctions under IFCA.


Wednesday, September 17


Thursday, September 18

  • Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs designated 60 vessels as sanctioned vessels under its Russia program. By designating these vessels, the Minister may direct a sanctioned vessel to (1) leave Australia, including by a particular route; or (2) not enter a particular port or place, or any port or place, in Australia. If a vessel contravenes the Minister’s direction, it is forfeited to the Commonwealth. (Here)

  • OFAC imposed blocking sanctions on seven individuals and 16 entities under its counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism programs for being part of the Sinaloa cartel. (Here, the Department of the Treasury's press release, and the Department of State's press release)

Friday, September 19

  • OFSI imposed asset-freezing sanctions against two individuals and two entities under its Russia sanctions regime for being part of a network of Georgia’s hidden supporters of Russia. (Here, and press release)

  • OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/7159960 under all UK Autonomous Sanctions Regulations which permits Persons providing News Media Services (and any Person who provides any goods or services to another Person which are necessary for the provision of News Media Services by that other Person) to carry out any activity reasonably necessary to effect the receipt or provision of News Media Services, including making or receiving Permitted Payments. (Here) Additionally, OFSI updated General Licence INT/2022/1875276 to reflect the newly issued General Licence INT/2025/7159960. (Here)

  • FinCEN issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to extend the effective date of the final rule establishing AML/CFT Program and Suspicious Activity Report Filing Requirements for Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers from January 1, 2026, until January 1, 2028. (Here)

  • The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking public comment related to Treasury’s implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. (Here)

  • OFAC published a new Unblocking/Transfer Report Form to support compliance with reporting requirements. This new form offers a simplified way to report property that has been unblocked or transferred, easing the burden on filers and improving OFAC's processing efficiency. (Here)

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