Mr. Sanctions

Category: US State Department (US)

  • February 19, 2026: OFAC Sanctions-a-Rama: Changes to 4 different programs, and a new Counter-Terrorism General License

    First the General License, Counter-Terrorism General License 34 “Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Kovay Gardens”:

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    And the additions and updates:

    Counter Terrorism and Counter Narcotics Designations; Sudan-related Designations and Designation Update; Russia-related Designation Update; Issuance of Counter Terrorism General License

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Commanders for Atrocities in El-Fasher

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets Cartel-Linked Timeshare Resort Defrauding U.S. Citizens

    Additions:

    The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [SUDAN-EO14098] Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

    ADAM, Elfateh Abdullah Idris

    • AKA: * IDRIS, Al-Fateh Abdullah
      • “ABU LULU”
      • “ISSA ABU LULU”
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • Rapid Support Forces Commander in Sudan
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Adam is an RSF brigadier general who filmed himself in El-Fasher killing unarmed civilians and bragging about killing thousands. He interrogated, mocked, and verbally abused civilian and surrendered SAF captives.

    MOHAMED, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed (Arabic: جدو حمدان أحمد محمد)

    • AKA: * “ABANSHUK”
      • “ABU NSHOUK”
      • “ABU SHOK”
    • DOB: 1973
    • POB: Kutum, North Darfur, Sudan
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 21932935991 (Sudan)
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Mohamed is an RSF major general who has served as the commander for North Darfur since 2021. He was filmed at an abandoned SAF base in El-Fasher following its capture by the RSF.

    MOHAMED, Tijani Ibrahim Moussa

    • AKA: * “AL ZEER SALEM”
      • “AL ZEIR SALEM”
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • Rapid Support Forces Field Commander in Sudan
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Mohamed is an RSF field commander who participated in the RSF’s siege and capture of El-Fasher.

    OFAC Programs: * [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations

    • [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade

    GUTIERREZ OCHOA, Jose Luis

    • AKA: “Tolin”
    • DOB: 29 Dec 1987
    • POB: Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico
    • nationality: Mexico
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • C.U.R.P.: GUOL871229HMNTCS09 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    JIMENEZ TAPIA, Oscar Enrique

    • AKA: “El Tagayas”
    • DOB: 13 Dec 1985
    • POB: Jalisco, Mexico
    • nationality: Mexico
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • C.U.R.P.: JITO851213HJCMPS07 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    • DOB: 12 Feb 1988
    • POB: Jalisco, Mexico
    • nationality: Mexico
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • C.U.R.P.: PARE880212HJCLDD01 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    RIOS GONZALEZ, Jonathan Faustino

    • AKA: * “Johnny Hood”
      • “Jonas Hood”
    • DOB: 25 Feb 1989
    • POB: Jalisco, Mexico
    • nationality: Mexico
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • C.U.R.P.: RIGJ890225HJCSNN06 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    • DOB: 14 Jan 1962
    • POB: Jalisco, Mexico
    • nationality: Mexico
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • C.U.R.P.: RIMC620114HJCVRR04 (Mexico)
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Programs: * [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations

    • [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade

    ADMINISTRADORA Y COMERCIALIZADORA DEL MAR, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 01 Dec 2014
    • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 1926 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: KOVAY GARDENS

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    AGENCIA DE SERVICIOS TURISTICOS INTERNACIONALES G8, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 18 May 2012
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 67889 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    ASESORIA Y SERVICIOS IMPORTADORES, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Jun 2003
    • Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 18727 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CLUB DEPORTIVO DE FORMACION AL FUTBOL GMX, S.DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Nov 2023
    • Organization Type: Activities of sports clubs
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2024010467 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: JIMENEZ TAPIA, Oscar Enrique

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    COLINAS PROYECTOS Y CONSTRUCCIONES, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Jun 2003
    • Organization Type: Construction of buildings
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CONSTRUCTORA PALACIOS PV, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Jan 2023
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2023010539 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CORPORATIVO CONTROLADOR EXPLORA, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Jun 2003
    • Organization Type: Activities of holding companies
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 18728 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    CORPORATIVO DE TRANSFERENCIAS INTERNACIONALES DE BIENES RAICES, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 18 May 2012
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 67922 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    DEEP BLUE DESARROLLOS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 08 May 2012
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 68136 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    DEEP BLUE SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 16 Nov 2012
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2020017004 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    ESTRATEGIA PVR, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Dec 2013
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 80595 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    HIGH LAND PARK, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 04 Mar 2014
    • Organization Type: Travel agency activities
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2020017828 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    HOTEL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, LLC

    • AKA: VALLARTA GARDENS RESORTS, LLC
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 14 Nov 2012
    • Organization Type: Other reservation service and related activities
    • Tax ID No.: 32049481941 (Texas) (United States)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    KOVAY GARDENS

    • AKA: VALLARTA GARDENS
    • Website: https://kovaygardens.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2002
    • Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities
    • Linked to: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION

    Supplemental Information: A Mexican timeshare resort located northwest of Puerto Vallarta that serves as part of the timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    ORNITORRINCO INMOBILIARIA, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 07 Jun 2011
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 63646 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    PUNTO 54, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 19 Feb 2014
    • Organization Type: Travel agency activities
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 80025 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    REEF ADMINISTRACION AVANZADA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 09 Jan 2014
    • Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
    • Folio Mercantil No.: 80598 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    SOLUGAS SOLUCIONES EN GASOLINERAS, S.A. DE C.V.

    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Type: Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores
    • RFC: SSG080722688 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    VG DESARROLLOS DE LA BAHIA, S.A. DE C.V.

    • AKA: * FARO GRILL
      • GRUPO KOVAY
      • KOVAY DESARROLLOS
      • MARINE DIAMOND
      • NAVIS BY LA CRUZ
      • QUIYA RESIDENCES
      • SANTA JULIA SEASIDE LIVING
      • SELVARA SIGNATURE COLLECTION
      • ZUL BY LA CRUZ
    • Website: https://kovaydesarrollos.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 11 Jan 2013
    • Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
    • Folio Mercantil No.: N-2020017740 (Mexico)
    • Linked to: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto

    Supplemental Information: Targeted as part of a timeshare fraud network led by the terrorist Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).

    Amendments:

    The following changes have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [RUSSIA-EO14024] Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations

    LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INVESTMENT CONSULTANT ELBRUS CAPITAL

    • AKA: CAPELLA CAPITAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Cyrillic: ООО КАПЕЛЛА КАПИТАЛ)
    • Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.
    • Tax ID No.: 9703036511 (Russia)
    • Registration Number: 1217700261613 (Russia)

    Supplemental Information: No new supplemental public information identified.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: Address
      • Changed: Nab. Presnenskaya D. 10, Floor 27, KOM. 11V, Moscow 123112, Russia to: 3/10 Elektricheskiy pereulok, building 1, office 1N/6, Presnenskiy District, Moscow 123557, Russia
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Added: CAPELLA CAPITAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Cyrillic: ООО КАПЕЛЛА КАПИТАЛ)

    OFAC Program: [SUDAN-EO14098] Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition

    MUSA, Algoney Hamdan Daglo (Arabic: القوني حمدان دقلو موسى)

    • AKA: * DAGALO, Algoney Hamdan
      • DAGALO, Al-Qoni Hamdan
    • DOB: 07 Aug 1990
    • POB: Nayala North, Sudan
    • nationality: Sudan
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: B00017334 (Sudan)
    • alt. Passport: B00024943 (Sudan) expires 27 Sep 2031
    • alt. Passport: AK1586127 (Kenya)
    • UAE Identification: 784199014302485 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Party Type: individual

    Supplemental Information: Musa is the procurement director of the RSF and a brother of Mohammed Hamdan Daglo (Hemedti), the leader of the RSF. He has extended the war in Sudan by leading RSF efforts to procure weapons and military materiel.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: alt. Passport
      • Added: AK1586127 (Kenya)
    • Field Name: UAE Identification
      • Added: 784199014302485 (United Arab Emirates)

    Unrelated Administrative List Changes

    OFAC Program: [IRAN] Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations

    NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. LIMITED

    • AKA: * NAFT IRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY LTD
      • NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY
      • NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY LTD
      • “NICO”
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions; all offices worldwide
    • Linked to: NIOC INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (LONDON) LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: No new supplemental public information identified.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: Name
      • Changed: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. (NICO) LIMITED to: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. LIMITED
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Changed: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY (NICO) to: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE COMPANY
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Changed: NICO to: “NICO”

    NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. SARL

    • AKA: “NICO”
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions; all offices worldwide

    Supplemental Information: No new supplemental public information identified.

    • List of Changes:
    • Field Name: Name
      • Changed: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. (NICO) SARL to: NAFTIRAN INTERTRADE CO. SARL
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Changed: NICO to: “NICO”

    Press Chart: CHART – CJNG Timeshare Fraud Network – February 2026

    The State Department also issued related press releases:

    Targeting Paramilitary Commanders Committing Atrocities in Sudan

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 19, 2026

    Today, the United States is sanctioning Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed Mohamed, and Tijani Ibrahim Moussa Mohamed of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group whose members have committed genocide in Sudan. The RSF has perpetrated atrocities during the almost three-year conflict in Sudan. The RSF and allied militias engaged in a campaign of widespread killings, torture, and sexual violence in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, during the months-long siege and subsequent capture of the city in October 2025, targeting civilians based on their ethnicity and tribal identity. The RSF also prevented food and other humanitarian assistance from entering the city, leading to famine and disease.

    In addition, the Department of State is designating Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam under Section 7031(c) for gross violations of human rights. Idris brazenly filmed his atrocities, including executing unarmed civilians in El Fasher. As a result, Idris and his immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.

    The Trump Administration seeks a lasting peace in Sudan and an end to the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. We call on the belligerents to accept the U.S.-brokered humanitarian truce without preconditions.

    Today’s actions are being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098 and pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. F, P.L. 119-75). For more information on today’s E.O 14098 action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press release.

    and

    Sanctioning CJNG-Controlled Timeshare Resort for Defrauding U.S. Citizens

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 19, 2026

    The United States is sanctioning Kovay Gardens, a Mexican timeshare resort, along with five Mexican individuals and 17 Mexican companies linked to timeshare fraud schemes orchestrated by the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

    Last year, the Trump Administration designated CJNG as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). CJNG generates illicit revenue through drug trafficking, fuel theft, extortion, human trafficking, and timeshare fraud, and further endangers Americans by trafficking illicit fentanyl, which President Trump rightly designated as a weapon of mass destruction. The United States remains committed to protecting the American people from vicious FTOs and SDGTs.

    Today’s action was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14059, which targets the proliferation of illicit drugs and their means of production, and E.O. 13224, as amended, which targets terrorists and their supporters.

    For more information about today’s sanctions, please see Treasury’s press release.

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  • February 18, 2026: Sanctions-Adjacent: 7031(c) designation for a Nicaraguan prison official

    Designation of Nicaraguan Prison Official for Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights

    PRESS STATEMENT

    MARCO RUBIO, SECRETARY OF STATE

    FEBRUARY 18, 2026

    Today, the Department is taking action to promote accountability for the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship’s abuse of political prisoners by designating La Modelo prison Maximum-Security Director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez under Section 7031(c) for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights of a political prisoner. The United States calls for the immediate, unconditional release of all unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua.

    This public designation is made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div. F, P.L. 118-47), as carried forward by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. A, P.L. 119-37).

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  • February 18, 2026: Sanctions-Adjacent: Visa Restrictions for Iranian officials & telecom officials

    Announcement of Additional Visa Restriction Targets for Individuals Involved in Inhibiting Iranians’ Rights to Freedom of Expression

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 18, 2026

    During Iran’s nationwide protests in December 2025 and January 2026, the Iranian regime has unleashed violence and repression against tens of thousands of peaceful demonstrators. The regime imposed a near-total nationwide internet shutdown, unprecedented in scope and duration, that severely restricted independent documentation of abuses and cut Iranians off from the world. Even today, the regime continues to restrict the ability of Iranians to exercise their basic freedoms. As President Trump has made clear, the United States stands with the Iranian people.

    Today, pursuant to his authority under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Secretary Rubio is taking steps to impose visa restrictions against 18 Iranian regime officials and telecommunications industry leaders, as well as their immediate family members. This visa restriction policy will target individuals who are complicit, or believed to be complicit, in serious violations of human rights, particularly inhibiting the right of Iranians to free expression and peaceful assembly. 58 individuals have now been targeted by this policy.

    The United States will continue to stand with the right of the Iranian people to free expression. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Iranians and their demand for peace and dignity. We will continue to use all tools available to expose and promote accountability for the abuses by Iranian regime officials and other individuals.

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  • February 13, 2026: Two more Venezuela General Licenses… and a Press Release from the State Department

    From the Recent Actions page:

    Issuance of Venezuela-related General Licenses

    The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 49, “Authorizing Negotiations of and Entry Into Contingent Contracts for Certain Investment in Venezuela;” and Venezuela-related General License 50, “Authorizing Transactions Related to Oil or Gas Sector Operations in Venezuela of Certain Entities.”

    GL 49:

    venezuela_gl49Download

    GL 50:

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    And, in a related note, the State Department recapped all the recent relaxations in the sanctions program:

    Actions to Implement President Trump’s Vision for Venezuelan Oil

    MEDIA NOTE

    OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 13, 2026

    The Trump Administration is rapidly implementing President Trump’s vision to reopen and develop Venezuela’s oil industry for the shared benefit of the American and Venezuelan people. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the United States has already issued several general licenses at record speed for oil and gas companies to make unprecedented investments in Venezuela’s energy infrastructure. 

    On January 29, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) issued Venezuela General License (GL) 46, which authorizes firms incorporated in the United States to market Venezuelan oil to buyers around the world, and largely in the United States. Payment must be made on commercially reasonable terms – in contrast to the heavily discounted prices for which the corrupt Maduro regime sold oil – and must be paid into an account in the United States established and with oversight by the Departments of State and Treasury. We will assure these funds are spent transparently and for the benefit of the Venezuelan people.

    • On February 3, OFAC issued Venezuela GL 47, which authorizes firms to sell U.S.-origin diluent – a product essential for oil production – to Venezuela. This action provides significant benefit both to the Venezuelan people and to the U.S. economy.
    • On February 10, OFAC issued Venezuela GL 48, which authorizes U.S. firms to provide goods, equipment, and services for the Venezuelan oil and gas industry. By utilizing this GL, U.S. firms will play a critical role in repairing and upgrading Venezuela’s oil and gas infrastructure for the benefit of the Venezuelan people.
    • On February 13, OFAC issued Venezuela GL 50, which authorizes certain firms in Venezuela to expand their operations, including pursing additional upstream oil and gas projects. On February 13, OFAC issued Venezuela GL 49, which authorizes oil and gas firms to negotiate and enter into contingent contracts with Venezuela to invest in upstream oil and gas projects. The Trump Administration will subsequently review for approval the proposed contracts to ensure they advance the interests of the American and Venezuelan people. These investments will lay the foundation for the modernization of the Venezuelan oil and gas industry, increase production, and shore up U.S. supply lines in our own hemisphere. 

    Venezuela holds tremendous economic potential, but years of instability, corruption, and economic mismanagement have limited the nation’s growth and prosperity. These general licenses invite American and other aligned companies to play a constructive role in supporting economic recovery and responsible investment. Additional authorizations may also be issued as necessary in furtherance of President Trump’s vision. The United States is committed to restoring Venezuela’s prosperity, safety, and security for the benefit of both the American and Venezuelan people. With renewed cooperation and sound economic stewardship, Venezuela can reemerge as a stable, prosperous partner whose citizens benefit from its vast natural wealth and strengthened ties with the United States.

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  • February 10, 2026: Sanctions-Adjacent: State Designates 2 Officials Over Corruption

    Designations of Palau’s Senate President and Marshall Islands’ Former Mayor for Involvement in Significant Corruption

    PRESS STATEMENT

    THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON

    FEBRUARY 10, 2026

    The Department of State is publicly designating Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors. In addition, the Department is publicly designating Anderson Jibas, former mayor of the Kili/Bikini/Ejit community in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, for his involvement in significant corruption and misappropriation of U.S. provided funds during his time in public office. These actions render Baules, Jibas, and their immediate family members generally ineligible for entry into United States.

    Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China. His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected U.S. interests in Palau.

    Jibas abused his public position by orchestrating and financially benefitting from multiple misappropriation schemes involving theft, misuse, and abuse of funds from the U.S.-provided Bikini Resettlement Trust, resulting in most of the funds being stolen from the Kili/Bikini/Ejit people who are survivors and descendants of survivors of nuclear bomb testing in the 1940s and 1950s. The theft, misuse, and abuse of the U.S.-provided money for the fund wasted U.S. taxpayer money and contributed to a loss of jobs, food insecurity, migration to the United States, and lack of reliable electricity for the Kili/Bikini/Ejit people. The lack of accountability for Jibas’ acts of corruption has eroded public trust in the government of the Marshall Islands, creating an opportunity for malign foreign influence from China and others.

    The United States will continue to promote accountability for those who abuse public power for personal gain and steal from our citizens to enrich themselves. These designations reaffirm the United States’ commitment to countering global corruption affecting U.S. interests.

    These public designations are made under the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div. F, P.L. 118-47), as carried forward by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Div. A, P.L. 119-37) (“Section 7031(c)”). Section 7031(c) requires the Secretary of State to publicly or privately designate foreign officials and their immediate family members about whom the Secretary has credible information of involvement in significant corruption or a gross violation of human rights.

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  • February 6, 2026: OFAC adds persons, entities and vessels to Iran sanctions

    Iran-related Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets Illicit Iranian Oil Trade and Shadow Fleet

    State Press Release: Sanctions to Combat Illicit Traders of Iranian Oil and the Shadow Fleet

    Additions:

    The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13846] – Iran Sanctions – Executive Order 13846

    OZSUREN, Mehmet

    • DOB: 01 Sep 1960
    • POB: Turkey
    • Nationality: Turkey
    • Gender: Male
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Passport: 203970 (Turkey)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: AMON KIMYA VE MAKINA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury Department, Mehmet Ozsuren is the manager of Amon Kimya Ve Makina Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi, a Turkey-based entity sanctioned for importing Iranian-origin ammonia.

    SHINDE, Akash Anant

    • DOB: 22 Jul 2000
    • Nationality: India
    • Gender: Male
    • Executive Order 13846 information: BLOCKING PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY. Sec. 5(a)(iv)
    • Identification Number: 10970777 (India)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ELEVATE MARINE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: Akash Anant Shinde is identified as the director of Elevate Marine Management Private Limited, an India-based firm that serves as the commercial manager of the vessel BENEDICT.

    The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13846] – Iran Sanctions – Executive Order 13846

    ALL WIN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT LIMITED

    • Address: Hong Kong, China
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Hong Kong-based ship management company accused of managing the crude tanker VICSCENE, which transported Iranian oil between March and April 2025.

    AMON KIMYA VE MAKINA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

    • Address: Turkey
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Turkey-based entity designated for importing Iranian-origin ammonia. It is managed by Mehmet Ozsuren.

    DIAKO IC VE DIS TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

    • AKA: DIAKO
    • Address: Turkey
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Turkey-based petrochemical trader that imported over $700,000 worth of Iranian-origin petrochemical products from multiple companies between January and August 2024.

    ELEVATE MARINE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

    • AKA: ELEVATE
    • Address: India
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: An India-based commercial shipping management company designated for serving as the commercial manager of the BENEDICT, a Cameroon-flagged crude oil tanker that transported Iranian petroleum products on at least three occasions between September and November 2025.

    MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE

    • AKA: MANARAT ALKHALEEJ
    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A UAE-based commercial manager of the vessels OCEAN GUARDIAN and AL SAFA, which loaded petroleum products in Iran.

    MPHASIS MARINE SOLUTIONS FZE

    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A UAE-based commercial manager of the RAYYAN GAS and GAZ CRYSTAL, liquified petroleum gas (LPG) tankers involved in transporting Iranian-origin ammonia.

    QINGDAO OCEAN KIMO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD

    • Address: China
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Chinese ship manager designated for operating the Barbados-flagged tanker BENLAI.

    STAREX DIS TICARET KIMYA ANONIM SIRKETI

    • Address: Turkey
    • Party Type: Entity

    Supplemental Information: A Turkey-based firm accused of importing more than $8 million worth of Iranian petrochemical products in 2024.

    The following vessels have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13846] – Iran Sanctions – Executive Order 13846

    AL SAFA (IMO 9222649)

    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Manarat Alkhaleej has an interest. The vessel loaded petroleum products in Iran between September and October 2022.

    BENEDICT

    • Vessel Flag: Cameroon
    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: ELEVATE MARINE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Elevate Marine Management has an interest. The vessel transported Iranian petroleum products on at least three occasions in late 2025.

    BENLAI

    • Vessel Flag: Barbados
    • Vessel Type: Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: QINGDAO OCEAN KIMO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property of Qingdao Ocean Kimo Ship Management.

    GAZ CRYSTAL (IMO 9318618)

    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MPHASIS MARINE SOLUTIONS FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Mphasis Marine Solutions has an interest.

    OCEAN GUARDIAN (IMO 9267948)

    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Vessel Type: Oil Products Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Manarat Alkhaleej has an interest. The vessel loaded petroleum products in Iran.

    RAYYAN GAS (IMO 9133109)

    • Vessel Flag: Palau
    • Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: MPHASIS MARINE SOLUTIONS FZE

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Mphasis Marine Solutions has an interest. It transported Iranian-origin ammonia on at least seven occasions in 2025.

    VICSCENE

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: ALL WIN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT LIMITED

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which All Win Shipping Management has an interest. The vessel transported Iranian oil between March and April 2025.

    Sources:

    • OFAC Recent Actions – Feb 06, 2026
    • Treasury Press Release: “Treasury Targets Illicit Iranian Oil Trade and Shadow Fleet” (Feb 06, 2026)
    • State Department Press Release: “Sanctions to Combat Illicit Traders of Iranian Oil and the Shadow Fleet” (Feb 06, 2026)
    • Hindistan Times: “Indian national, firm targeted by US in fresh sanctions against Iran”
    • gCaptain: “U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Shadow Fleet as Nuclear Talks Resume”

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  • January 30, 2026: OFAC makes updates to Iran, Counter-Terrorism, and Non-Proliferation sanctions programs

    Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Update and Designation Removal

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Iranian Regime Officials for Violent Repression and Corruption

    State Press Release: Sanctioning Iranian Government Officials for Suppression of Peaceful Protest

    Additions:

    The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    • OFAC Programs:
      • [IRGC] Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps1
      • [IFSR] Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations
      • [IRAN-HR] Serious Human Rights Abuses by the Government of Iran

    DAMGHANI, Hamid

    • Name: Hamid Damghani2
    • DOB: 23 Sep 19733
    • Nationality: Iran4
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions5
    • Gender: Male6
    • National ID No.: 4590769603 (Iran)
    • Title: IRGC Commander for Gilan Province
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

    KAMALI, Hossein Zare

    • Name: Hossein Zare Kamali7
    • DOB: 27 Jun 1961
    • POB: Mehriz, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: R57381834 (Iran) expires 01 Jul 2027
    • Title: IRGC Commander for Hamadan Province
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

    KHADEMI, Majid

    • Name: Majid Khademi8
    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 06 Sep 1962
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 2571042165 (Iran)
    • Title: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization Commander
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

    VALIZADEH, Ghorban Mohammad

    • AKA: VALIZADEH SHARAK, Ghorban Mohammad
    • Name: Ghorban Mohammad Valizadeh9
    • Address: Tehran, Iran
    • DOB: 23 Sep 1974
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 0872896595 (Iran)
    • Title: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander for Tehran Province
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

    Supplemental Information: These individuals are Iranian officials who oversee security forces responsible for violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters.10

    • OFAC Program: [IRAN-HR] Serious Human Rights Abuses by the Government of Iran

    HAJIAN, Mehdi

    • AKA: HAJJIAN, Mehdi
    • Name: Mehdi Hajian11
    • Address: Kermanshah, Iran
    • DOB: 16 Aug 1976
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • National ID No.: 3359178221 (Iran)
    • Title: LEF Commander for Kermanshah Province
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: LAW ENFORCEMENT FORCES OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN

    MOMENI KALAGARI, Eskandar

    • AKA: MOMENI, Eskandar
    • Name: Eskandar Momeni Kalagari12
    • Address: Iran
    • DOB: 15 Jan 1963
    • POB: Qaem Shahr, Mazandaran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: D10016001 (Iran) expires 27 Nov 2029
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Designated as part of the group of Iranian officials responsible for the suppression of peaceful protests and violent crackdowns.

    • OFAC Program: [IRAN-EO13902] Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran

    ZANJANI, Babak Morteza

    • Name: Babak Morteza Zanjani
    • Address: United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 12 Mar 1974
    • POB: Tehran, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Nationality: United Arab Emirates
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Party Type: Individual

    Supplemental Information: Identified as an Iranian investor who embezzled billions in funds from the Iranian people.

    The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    • OFAC Programs:
      • [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations
      • [IFSR] Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations
      • [IRAN-EO13902] Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran

    ZEDCEX EXCHANGE LTD

    • Name: Zedcex Exchange Ltd
    • Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
    • Website: www.zedcex.com
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 1388613
    • Organization Established Date: 22 Aug 2022
    • Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TCA9vmjsYw9MtPKEwRBtGhKFRfr4CLxJAv
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TGsNFrgWfbGN2gX25Wcf8oTejtxtQkvmEx
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TASWbk6X1wiTku5TMmMQYqYFvshVEtfJy8
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TTS9o5KkpGgH8cK9LofLmMAPYb5zfQvSNa
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TCzq6m2zxnQkrZrf8cqYcK6bbXQYAfWYKC
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TLvuvpfBKdxddxSsJefeiGCe9eVY8HUroE
    • Digital Currency Address: TRX TNuA5CQ6LB4jTHoNrjEeQZJmcmhQuHMbQ7
    • Company Number: 14311274 (United Kingdom) issued 22 Aug 202214
    • Linked to: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

    ZEDXION EXCHANGE LTD

    • AKA: ZEDXION LIMITED
    • Name: Zedxion Exchange Ltd
    • Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
    • Website: http://www.zedxion.io
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 1388615
    • Organization Established Date: 17 May 2021
    • Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities
    • Company Number: 13404089 (United Kingdom) issued 17 May 2021
    • Linked to: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

    Supplemental Information: These financial entities are linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

    Delistings:

    The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

    • OFAC Programs:
      • [NPWMD] Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations
      • [IFSR] Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations

    SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD. (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD; a.k.a. “SOLTECH”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)

    “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES” (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD; a.k.a. “SOLTECH”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)16

    SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD. (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD; a.k.a. “SOLTECH”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)17

    “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.” (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD; a.k.a. “SOLTECH”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)18

    “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY” (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD; a.k.a. “SOLTECH”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)19

    SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; a.k.a. “SOLTECH”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)20

    “SOLTECH” (a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.; a.k.a. SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY, LTD; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRIES”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO.”; a.k.a. “SOLTECH INDUSTRY COMPANY”), 1A, Fook Ying Building, 379 Kings Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China; Rm 51, 5th Floor, Britannia House, Jalan Cator, Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811, Brunei; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Company Number NBD/4116 (Brunei)21

    Amendments:

    The following changes have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

    • OFAC Programs:
      • [NPWMD] Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations
      • [IFSR] Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations

    SOLTANMOHAMMADI, Mohammad

    • AKA: SELTAN MOHAMMEDI, Mohammed22
    • AKA: SULTAN MOHMADI, Mohhamad23
    • AKA: WANG, Chung Lang24
    • AKA: WANG, Chung Lung25
    • AKA: WANG, Zhong-Lang26
    • Address: Apartment # 1504, Fairooz Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Address: 216 Ocean Drive, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098622, Singapore
    • DOB: 04 Nov 1960
    • POB: Hamedan, Iran
    • Nationality: Iran
    • Nationality: United Kingdom
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions
    • Gender: Male
    • Passport: 518015439 (United Kingdom) expires 07 Apr 2026
    • Passport: T96397867 (Iran)
    • Passport: 038016890 (United Kingdom)
    • Passport: 093045489 (United Kingdom)
    • Passport: U11283369 (Iran)
    • National ID No.: S27602 (United Kingdom)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: HODA TRADING

    Supplemental Information: No specific supplemental information available for this amendment.

    List of Changes:

    • Field Name: Linked To
      • Changed: SOLTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD. to: HODA TRADING
    • Field Name: Passport
      • Deleted: 093104973 (United Kingdom)
      • Deleted: 093234017 (United Kingdom)
      • Deleted: 099156908 (United Kingdom)
      • Deleted: S2760238Z

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  • December 23, 2025: Amended Syria Tri-Seal Advisory & PAARSS designation updates

    First, from today’s OFAC Notice:

    Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, have issued an amended Tri-Seal Advisory: Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria, to reflect the repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (Caesar Act). 

    Additionally, there are PAARSS designations which have been updated:

    Amendments:

    PAARSS-related Designations

    [PAARSSR-EO13894] Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Act of 2019; Executive Order 13894

    The [SYRIA-CAESAR] Program Tag has been removed from the following PAARSS-related designations:

    AL-ADHAM EXCHANGE COMPANY AKAs: AL-ADHAM FOREIGN EXCHANGE Address: May 29th Street, Saroujah, Damascus, Syria; Hisham Al-Atassi Street, Al-Salam Building, Ground Floor, Homs, Syria; Al-Assi Square, Al-Quwwatli Street, Hama, Syria; Al-Quds Street, Tartous, Syria Website: https://aladham-exchange.com.syOrganization Established Date: 16 Feb 2009 Commercial Registry Number: 15691 (Syria)

    AL-ASSAD, Samer Kamal AKAs: AL-ASAD, Samer Address: Syria DOB: 19 May 1973 POB: Qardaha, Syrianationality: Syria Gender: Male Passport: 86368 (Syria) National ID No.: 06200000449 (Syria) Type: Individual

    AL-FADEL EXCHANGE AND MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY AKAs: AL-FADEL EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER COMPANY, AL-FADEL EXCHANGE PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY, AL-FADEL MONEY TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE PRIVATE JSC Address: Al-Fardous Street, Damascus, Syria; March 8th Street, Al-Sarraj Building, Ground Floor, Lattakia, Syria; Al-Express Street, Al-Farqan Quarter, Aleppo, Syria; Al-Mazza Highway, Damascus, Syria; Sayyida Zeynab, Damascus, Syria; Main Street, Jeremana, Damascus, Syria Website:https://alfadelex.com

    ARFADA PETROLEUM PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY AKAs: ARFADA PETROLEUM COMPANY JSC, ARVADA PETROLEUM COMPANY JSC Address: Mashroua Dummar, Lot No. 13, Building 12/2, Damascus, SyriaWebsite: https://www.arfada.com/ Organization Established Date: 24 Apr 2018 Organization Type: Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction Registration Number: 18394 (Syria)

    BALWI, Fadel Ma’ruf AKAs: AL-BALAWI, Fadel Address: Syria DOB: 01 Jan 1983 POB: Nubl, Syria nationality:Syria Gender: Male Passport: 2251748 (Syria) Type: Individual Linked to: AL-FADEL EXCHANGE AND MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY

    BALWI, Muhammad Ma’ruf AKAs: AL-BALAWI, Muhammad, AL-BALWI, Muhammad Ma’ruf Address: Sayyida Zeynab, Damascus, Syria DOB: 01 Jan 1981 POB: Nubl, Syria nationality: Syria Gender: Male Passport: 1982538 (Syria) Type: Individual Linked to: AL-FADEL EXCHANGE AND MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY

    BALWI, Mut’i Ma’ruf AKAs: AL-BALAWI, Mut’i, BALAWI, Mut’i, BALWI, Maarouf, BALWI, Moutee MaaroufAddress: Syria DOB: 01 Jan 1985 POB: Nubl, Syria nationality: Syria Gender: Male Passport: 2488186 (Syria) Type:Individual Linked to: AL-FADEL EXCHANGE AND MONEY TRANSFER COMPANY

    HAMIEH, Khaldoun Address: Syria DOB: 25 Dec 1973 nationality: Lebanon Gender: Male Passport: LR1939852 (Lebanon) Type: Individual

    JAMALEDDINE, Nazir Ahmad Mohammed AKAs: JAMAL EDDIN, Mohammed Nazer, JAMAL EDDINE, Natheer Ahmed Mohammed, JAMAL EDDINE, Nathier Ahmed Mohammed Address: Damascus, Syria DOB: 02 Jan 1962POB: Damascus, Syria nationality: Syria Gender: Male Passport: N011612445 (Syria) alt. Passport: 002-17-L022286 (Syria) National ID No.: 010-30208342 (Syria) Type: Individual

    LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY STG LOGISTIC AKAs: OOO STG LOGISTIK, STG STROYTRANSGAZ LOGISTIC, “STG LOGISTIC” Address: 12 Universitetsky Ave, Moscow 119330, Russia; Damascus, SyriaOrganization Established Date: 04 Sep 2009 Tax ID No.: 5027148148 (Russia) Registration Number:1095027004236 (Russia)

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    QADDOUR, Khalid AKAs: QADDOUR, Khaled Nasser Address: Yaafour, Damascus, Syria DOB: 23 Apr 1970 POB:Damascus, Syria nationality: Syria Gender: Male National ID No.: 01020097227 (Syria) Type: Individual Linked to:AL-ASSAD, Maher

    RAMAK DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS LLC AKAs: RAMAK COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS LLC Address: Rural Damascus, Syria Organization Established Date: 08 Aug 2011 Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property alt. Organization Type: Construction of buildings

    SALLIZAR SHIPPING SAL Address: 1st Floor, Shuwairi Bldg., Boulevard Saib Salam, al-Masraa, Beirut Corniche, Lebanon Organization Established Date: 12 Apr 2018 Registration Number: 1024992 (Lebanon)

    TAMAYOZ LLC AKAs: EXCELLENCE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Address: Damascus, Syria Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property

    WINGS PRIVATE JSC AKAs: AL-AJNAHA PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY, WINGS COMPANY, WINGS PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY Address: Rural Damascus, Syria Organization Type: Real estate activities with own or leased property

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