Frequently Asked Questions

1089. Can persons seeking to export software, services, or hardware to Iran in support of internet freedom apply for a specific license from OFAC if the export is not authorized by 31 CFR § 560.540?

… to export software, services, or hardware to Iran or conduct other activities in support of internet freedom in Iran that are not exempt transactions or authorized by the general license in … Can persons seeking to export software, services, or hardware to Iran in support of… Read more

338. With respect to the authorizations in 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(1) and (a)(2) of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR), what services and software are covered?

… 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(1) are those that are “incident to the exchange of communications over the internet,” as well as cloud-based services in support of such services or of any other … that is incident to, or enables services incident to, the exchange of communications over the… Read more

185. What type of activities does the GHRAVITY E.O. target?

… and communication by electronic means, including transmission and display, including via the Internet. … and communication by electronic means, including transmission and display, including via the Internet. …

1087. Does the general license at 31 CFR § 560.540 authorize the exportation of fee-based or no-cost cloud-based services and software to Iran that are used to support communications tools authorized by 31 CFR § 560.540?

… fee-based or no-cost cloud-based services incident to the exchange of communications over the internet. In addition, 31 CFR § 560.540(a)(2) authorizes the exportation to Iran of cloud-based … software that is incident to, or enables services incident to, communications over the… Read more

245. What does the Statement of Licensing Procedure on Support of Human Rights-, Humanitarian-, and Democracy-Related Activities with Respect to Iran do?

… include separate statements of licensing policy related to the sharing of information over the Internet in Iran and the support of democracy and human rights in Iran and academic and cultural … include separate statements of licensing policy related to the sharing of information… Read more

1110. What are key changes made by the May 17, 2024, amendment to 31 CFR § 560.540 in comparison to Iran General License D-2?

… of communication tools to ordinary Iranians and assist in their efforts to resist repressive internet censorship and surveillance tools deployed by the Iranian government. In addition to … policy previously set forth in paragraph (d) of GL D-2, for additional activities that… Read more

853. Can U.S. academic institutions provide online learning services to Iranian students located outside the United States? Can U.S. technology companies provide software and services to assist Iranian students in accessing online coursework?

… to Iran of certain services and software incident to the exchange of communications over the internet, such as instant messaging, chat and email, social networking, sharing of photos and … to Iran of certain services and software incident to the exchange of communications over… Read more

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