Frequently Asked Questions

932. Do U.S. sanctions prohibit U.S. persons from visiting, or making donations to, the Imam Reza Holy Shrine in Mashhad, Iran?

URGENT NOTE: The U.S. Department of State cautions against any travel by U.S. persons to Iran. The Department of State has issued a Level Four Travel Advisory ( Do Not Travel ) for Iran due to the risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest, and detention of U.S. citizens . See additional guidance… Read more

831. How will OFAC define the sectors of the Iranian economy specified in Executive Order (E.O.) 13902 of January 10, 2020?

E.O. 13902 imposes sanctions with respect to any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to operate in the construction, mining, manufacturing, and textiles sectors of the Iranian economy, and any additional sectors of the Iranian economy as may be determined by the Secretary of the… Read more

156. How will U.S. and foreign financial institutions know that the Treasury Department has made such a finding pursuant to the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations?

On October 5, 2026, OFAC issued a notice alerting foreign financial institutions that continue to do business with Iran or its financial sector to the risk of sanctions under “Operation Economic Outcast.” If the Treasury Department makes a finding that a foreign financial institution knowingly… Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

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