Frequently Asked Questions

828 … There are a number of ways consistent with U.S. sanctions to provide humanitarian goods or assistance to the Iranian people in response to public health concerns in Iran, including the COVID-19 outbreak.  The making of humanitarian donations to recipients in Iran from the United States or by… Read more

289 … As a general matter, we intend to rely, where applicable, on definitions of terms previously included in Treasury regulations. “Iran” The Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations ( 31 CFR part 561 ) (IFSR) define “Iran” as the Government of Iran and the territory of Iran and any other… Read more

829 … Yes.  Persons engaged in activities currently permitted by the Department of State’s nuclear-related waivers associated with the Arak reactor modernization redesign, the transfer into Iran of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and the transfer out of Iran of certain nuclear… Read more

830 … No.  For the purposes of evaluating sanctions pursuant to E.O. 13902 , persons in Iran manufacturing medicines, medical devices, or products used for sanitation, hygiene, medical care, medical safety, and manufacturing safety, including soap, hand sanitizer, ventilators, respirators, personal… Read more

831 … 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… Read more

833 … As a general matter, the Department of the Treasury intends to rely, where applicable, on definitions of terms previously included in Treasury regulations. For purposes of E.O. 13902 , OFAC will rely on the definition of " knowingly " included in the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations at… Read more

682 … The regulatory amendment: (i) implements the correspondent or payable-through account sanctions set forth in section 2 of E.O. 13871 by incorporating those provisions in the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 561 (IFSR); (ii) renames the Iranian Human Rights Regulations,… Read more

340 … If you require assistance interpreting the authorizations contained in 31 CFR § 560.540 and how they apply to your situation, please contact OFAC’s Compliance hotline or submit a request for interpretive guidance at the OFAC License Application Page . Date Updated: May 16, 2024 … What should… Read more

341 … Yes.  For purposes of the authorities administered by OFAC, 31 CFR § 560.540 authorizes the exportation, reexportation, or provision of certain hardware and software subject to the EAR by non-U.S. persons outside the United States.  See 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(2)(i) and (a)(3).  For example, a… Read more

342 … Yes.  Section 560.540 of the ITSR continues to authorize the exportation, reexportation, or provision to Iran by U.S. persons located outside of the United States of certain specified hardware and software items that are not subject to the EAR .  See 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(2)(ii), (a)(3)(ii) and… Read more