The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran-linked banks, companies and individuals on October 15 as part of Operation Economic Outcast. It said the measures aim to disrupt sanctions evasion and restrict funding for Iran’s military structures.
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued indicators to help financial institutions identify possible Iranian regime abuse of religious charities. The alert covers potential diversion of religious tithes, including khums.
OFAC added 15 people and several Iran-linked entities, as well as Cuba’s Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A., to its SDN List. The agency also issued new general licences and updated FAQs.
Kazakhstan’s wrestling team has won three more medals at the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, United States. In the Greco-Roman final at 87 kg, Temirlan Turdakyn faced Iran’s Yasin Ali Yazdi.
Satellites have detected a sharp rise in fires and smoke emissions in the central and eastern Amazon since September 2026. Scientists say drought linked to El Niño may bring a long and severe fire season.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced an $11,662,930 settlement with Bank of America. The case involves 475 apparent violations of sanctions programs.
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $1.2 billion penalty against Bank of America. The bank also faces separate penalties and a settlement over compliance failures and apparent sanctions violations.
Iran’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technology outlined priorities for its infrastructure communications company: strengthening financial resources, improving efficiency and developing sustainable revenue streams.
Iran’s communications and information technology minister met Qatar’s ambassador to Tehran and stressed the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation.
Foreign ministers from 35 countries and the EU’s High Representative condemned Iran’s violent attacks. They also noted the UK’s conclusion that Iran was involved in the 27 September incident at RAF Fairford.
The UK has sanctioned two Iranian nationals for alleged involvement in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime. The Iranian ambassador was summoned and told that Britain would not tolerate threats on its soil.
On October 5, OFAC issued a warning for foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran and updated Iran-related FAQ 156. It also removed numerous individuals and entities from the SDN List and revised other entries.
On September 29, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control updated its SDN list. It added 23 people and 29 entities and revised entries for six other parties.
The Treasury Department’s OFAC has published regulations related to Cuba sanctions and updated its frequently asked questions. It also amended regulations concerning Iran and issued an alert on Cuba-related transactions.
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