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OFAC writes 2020 Iran sectors order into sanctions regulations, with humanitarian exemption
OFAC published a final rule on September 30, 2026 (91 FR 61759), effective that day, amending the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations at 31 CFR part 560 to implement Executive Order 13902 of January 10, 2020. New section 560.211(c)(1)(iii) adds the order's blocking authority over persons in specified Iranian economic sectors, with exemptions for agricultural commodities, food, medicine and medical devices and for United Nations official business.
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Key points
- Implements Executive Order 13902, Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran, signed January 10, 2020.Federal RegisterOffice of Foreign Assets Control
- New section 560.211(c)(1)(iii) blocks persons Treasury and State find operate in specified Iranian economic sectors or aid blocked persons.Federal Register
- New section 560.210(g) exempts supplying agricultural commodities, food, medicine or medical devices to Iran from that blocking provision.Federal Register
- New section 560.210(h) exempts official business of the United Nations from the new blocking provision.Federal Register
- Section 560.303 now defines Iran to include the Government of Iran for the new blocking and humanitarian provisions.Federal Register
- Final rule published at 91 FR 61759 and effective on publication, September 30, 2026.Federal Register
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