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US Department of the Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Individuals and Entities

Recent Developments

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken several actions to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in illicit activities.

Key Points

• Sanctions on SIAVASHI, Nader Khun: The OFAC has imposed sanctions on Siavashi, an Iranian individual born on April 30, 1963, who is associated with Qods Aviation Industries.
• Removal of KHALIFAH, Hanna’s entry: The OFAC removed the entry for Khaledah, a Lebanese individual, from the list of sanctioned individuals.
• Update to BONYAD TAAVON SEPAH’s entry: The OFAC updated the entry for Bonyad Taavon Sepah, an Iranian entity associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), adding new designations and links.

Purpose of Sanctions

The sanctions imposed by OFAC are intended to prevent individuals and entities from:

• Supporting terrorism
• Proliferating weapons of mass destruction
• Engaging in other illicit activities

By taking these actions, the US government aims to disrupt and deter malicious activities that pose a threat to national security and global stability.