Mr. Sanctions

Category: Terrorism

  • March 2, 2026: 1 removal each from Russia, ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida programs

    The Russia notice:

    Sanctions_Notice__Russia__2_March_2026Download

    And the ISIL/Al-Qaida notice:

    Sanctions_Notice__ISIL__Da_esh__and_Al-Qaida__2_March_2026Download

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  • 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: SECO updates Hamas/Palestinian Islamic Jihad program

    Translated FINMA Notice:

    Updated sanction notification

    The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) has adopted the Annex to the Ordinance of 10. April 2024 on measures against persons and organizations that support Hamas or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (SR 946.231.09).

    On the 18th Since February 2026, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF) amended the annex and today updated the sanctions database SESAM (SECO Sanctions Management), which is relevant for Switzerland, and published this update on its website. The new regulation comes into force on 18. February 2026, at 11:00 p.m.

    In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation, financial intermediaries are required to implement the prohibitions, to block the assets of the sanctioned persons and to report the business relationships concerned to SECO. The report to SECO does not relieve a financial intermediary from making additional clarifications in the event of suspicion in accordance with Art. 6 GwG and, if he cannot clear them, to report it immediately to the notification office for money laundering in accordance with Art. 9 GwG.

    The update:

    Hamas, Palästinensischer Islamischer Dschihad_Delta_2026-02-18Download

    Update files: PDF, XML

    Updated Sanctions Program List

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  • February 10, 2026: OFAC adds to Counter-Terror sanctions

    Counter Terrorism Designations

    State Press Release: Sanctioning Hizballah Finance Operatives

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    BORISOV, Andrey Viktorovich

    • Address: 21-2-264 Yasnogorskaya Str., Moscow 117463, Russia
    • DOB: 18 Mar 1978
    • POB: Moscow, Russia
    • nationality: Russia
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 530156715 (Russia) expires 17 Aug 2021
    • alt. Passport: 764083448 (Russia) expires 12 Mar 2031
    • National ID No.: 4505484392 (Russia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah.

    MAGED, Mohamed Nayef (Arabic: محمد نايف ماجد)

    • AKA: MAJED, Mohamed
    • Address: 13 Kherbet Selm, Bent Jbeil, Lebanon
    • DOB: 30 Sep 1989
    • nationality: Lebanon
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: AL-QARD AL-HASSAN ASSOCIATIONSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH).

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    BRILLIANCE MARITIME VENTURES S.A.

    • Address: 21st Floor, Global Plaza Building, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 13 Apr 2023
    • RUC #: 155736037-2-2023 (Panama)
    • Identification Number: IMO 6402222
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah. The vessel BRILLIANCE, owned by this entity, was part of the fleet managed by U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force and Hizballah-affiliated Syrian businessman Abdul Jalil Mallah.

    JOOD SARL

    • AKA: JUD
    • Address: 423/6, Chiyah, Baabda, Lebanon
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 03 Jun 2025
    • Organization Type: Wholesale of jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals
    • Registration Number: 2078233 (Lebanon)
    • alt. Registration Number: 6007003 (Lebanon)
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah. Jood SARL is a gold exchange company that operates under the supervision of Hizballah’s U.S.-designated Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH), and converts Hizballah’s gold reserves into usable funds.

    PLATINUM GROUP INTERNATIONAL DIS TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

    • Address: Ayazaga Mah., Azerbaycan Cad. 2B No: 3K Ic Kapi No: 35 Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Aug 2024
    • Commercial Registry Number: 1034157 (Turkey)
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah.

    SEA SURF SHIPPING LIMITED

    • Address: Ibrahim Koray Sokak 20/6, Aydintepe Mah., 99500 Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Identification Number: IMO 6477625
    • Linked to: HIZBALLAHSupplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Hizballah.

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    BRILLIANCE

    • Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
    • Vessel Flag: Panama
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Vessel Year of Build: 1999
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9450715
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: BRILLIANCE MARITIME VENTURES S.A.Supplemental Information: Identified as blocked property in the interest of Brilliance Maritime Ventures S.A. Part of the fleet managed by U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force and Hizballah-affiliated Syrian businessman Abdul Jalil Mallah.

    LARA

    • Vessel Type: General Cargo
    • Vessel Flag: St. Kitts & Nevis
    • Additional Sanctions Information: Subject to Secondary Sanctions Pursuant to the Hizballah Financial Sanctions Regulations
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2000
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9221475
    • Party Type: Vessel
    • Linked to: SEA SURF SHIPPING LIMITEDSupplemental Information: Identified as blocked property in the interest of Sea Surf Shipping Limited.

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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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  • January 21, 2026: OFAC Counter-Terrorism Designations and Delistings

    Counter Terrorism Designations and Designations Removals

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Exposes and Disrupts Hamas’s Covert Support Network

    Additions:

    The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Specially Designated Global Terrorist

    BIRAWI, Zaher Khaled Hassan

    • AKA: “Abu Hasan”
    • Address: United Kingdom
    • DOB: Oct 1961
    • POB: Asira al-Shimaliya Village, West Bank, Palestinian Territories
    • Nationality: Palestinian
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: POPULAR CONFERENCE FOR PALESTINIANS ABROAD

    Supplemental Information: Zaher Khaled Hassan Birawi is a United Kingdom-based individual who serves as a senior official of the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA). He is a member of its General Secretariat and one of the organization’s founding members. The PCPA General Secretariat provides executive leadership and direction to the group, which functions as a front organization for Hamas.

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Specially Designated Global Terrorist

    AL-FALAH SOCIETY GAZA

    • AKA: AL FALAH BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
    • AKA: AL-FALAH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
    • Address: Gaza
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 1999
    • Organization Type: Other human health activities
    • Target Type: Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: Al-Falah Society Gaza claims to provide humanitarian services but is funded by and provides monetary support to Hamas. It has directly transferred money to the Hamas military wing, including over $2.5 million in funding over a recent three-year period.

    AL-NUR SOCIETY GAZA

    • AKA: AL NOOR PRISONER SOCIETY
    • AKA: AL-NUR PRISONER ASSOCIATION
    • AKA: EL-NUR SOCIETY
    • AKA: JAMA’IT ELANUR AL-KHIRIYA
    • Address: Gaza
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2001
    • Organization Type: Other human health activities
    • Target Type: Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: Al-Nur Society Gaza is integrated into Hamas’s military wing. Funds from Al-Nur are used to pay Hamas military wing members as well as provide services to Hamas fighters.

    AL-SALAMEH SOCIETY GAZA

    • AKA: AL-SALAMA CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR THE CARE OF THE WOUNDED AND DISABLED
    • AKA: “AL-SALAMEH SOCIETY”
    • Address: Gaza
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2006
    • Organization Type: Other human health activities
    • Target Type: Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: Al-Salameh Society Gaza is organized by and integrated into Hamas’s military wing. Members of Hamas’s internal security forces are formally assigned to work in this organization. It is tasked and funded by Hamas to provide support for the organization and complete projects intended to benefit Hamas.

    MERCIFUL HANDS GAZA

    • AKA: MERCIFUL HANDS CHARITY
    • AKA: THE MERCIFUL HANDS CHARITABLE SOCIETY
    • AKA: “MERCIFUL HANDS ASSOCIATION”
    • Address: Gaza
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2005
    • Organization Type: Other human health activities
    • Target Type: Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: Merciful Hands Gaza is controlled by the Hamas military wing. Some of its funding, as well as specific instructions for its operations, are provided by the Hamas military wing.

    POPULAR CONFERENCE FOR PALESTINIANS ABROAD

    • Address: Beirut, Lebanon; Istanbul, Turkey
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2017
    • Organization Type: Advocacy organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) is a front organization for Hamas that operates in accordance with Hamas directives. It was established and managed by operatives from Hamas’s Bureau of International Relations. The PCPA is a main organizer of flotillas seeking to break the security cordon around Gaza and is used by Hamas to clandestinely expand its political influence.

    QAWAFIL SOCIETY GAZA

    • AKA: QAWAFIL ALKHAIR ASSOCIATION
    • Address: Gaza
    • Website: https://qawafilalkhair.net
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2015
    • Organization Type: Other human health activities
    • Target Type: Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: Qawafil Society Gaza is organized by and integrated into Hamas’s military wing. It is tasked and funded by Hamas to provide support for the organization and complete projects intended to benefit Hamas.

    WAED CAPTIVE AND LIBERATORS SOCIETY

    • AKA: VAED ASSOCIATION FOR PRISONERS AND RELEASED PERSONS
    • AKA: WAED SOCIETY GAZA
    • Address: Al-Sina’a Street, Gaza
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2006
    • Organization Type: Other human health activities
    • Target Type: Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: Waed Captive and Liberators Society is organized by and integrated into Hamas’s military wing, with members of Hamas’s internal security forces formally assigned to work there. It receives funding directly from Hamas to execute Hamas projects in Gaza and is tasked by the military wing to advocate on behalf of captured Hamas fighters.

    Delistings:

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

    OFAC Programs:

    • [SDGT] Specially Designated Global Terrorist
    • [IFSR] Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations

    ALTOMARE S.A., 5 Aitolikou, Piraeus 18545, Greece; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 10 Dec 2001; Identification NumberIMO 5033025; Registration Number 999902991 (Greece) (Linked To: SEPEHR ENERGY JAHAN NAMA PARS COMPANY).

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Specially Designated Global Terrorist

    KALLISTA (3E3407) Crude Oil Tanker Panama flag; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Vessel Year of Build 2010; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9411965; MMSI 352001127 (vessel) (Linked To: ALTOMARE S.A.).

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  • January 16, 2026: OFAC adds and updates Counter Terrorism designations

    Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Update

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Increases Pressure on Houthi Smuggling and Illicit Revenue Generation Networks

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    ADRISS, Ahmad

    • AKA: أحمد إدريس
    • DOB: 05 Jan 1986
    • POB: Tartous, Syria
    • nationality: Syria
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 015638373 (Syria) expires 21 Aug 2028
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the Houthis.

    AL MUAYYAD, Adil Mutahhar Abdallah

    • DOB: 20 Aug 1975
    • nationality: Yemen
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 03856973 (Yemen) expires 06 Apr 2016
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A Yemeni businessman who has played a key role in the establishment and operations of Barash Aviation and Sama Airline, working alongside Muhammad Al-Sunaydar to facilitate Houthi aviation and procurement schemes.

    AL-MATARI, Ebrahim Ahmed Abdullah

    • AKA: إبراهيم أحمد عبد الله المطري
    • DOB: 01 Jan 1988
    • POB: Sana’a, Yemen
    • nationality: Yemen
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 04514597 (Yemen) expires 12 Mar 2017
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ALBARRAQ SHIPPING CO

    Supplemental Information: Designated for owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, Albarraq Shipping Co, which has an interest in the vessel ALBARRAQ Z.

    AL-SHARAFI, Zayd ‘Ali Ahmed

    • AKA: AL-SHARAFI AL-AZRAQ, Zaid ‘Ali Yahiya
    • Address: Sana’a, Yemen
    • DOB: 15 Mar 1989
    • POB: Al Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen
    • nationality: Yemen
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 13398992 (Yemen)
    • alt. Passport: RE0138931 (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Uses his businesses, including Yemen-based Black Diamond Petroleum Derivatives and Al-Sharafi Oil Companies Services, to import and export oil for the Houthi-led government. He maintains multiple vessels used to transfer oil to the Houthis and is affiliated with Dubai-based Janat Al Anhar General Trading LLC.

    ASGHAR, Imran

    • Address: 27 28 Jumeirah Park, District 6, St F, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 19 Dec 1962
    • POB: Lahore, Pakistan
    • nationality: Pakistan
    • alt. nationality: Iran
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: BM1828063 (Pakistan) expires 19 Oct 2032
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ARKAN MARS PETROLEUM DMCC

    Supplemental Information: An Iranian national and owner of Alsaa Petroleum and Shipping FZC. He facilitates financial transactions between the Iranian government and Houthi-affiliated oil companies and uses Alsaa as a front company for Arkan Mars Petroleum DMCC.

    BAIDHANI, Waleed Fathi Salam

    • AKA: ALBAIDHANI, Waled Fatehi Salem
    • AKA: SALM, Walid Fathi
    • Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • DOB: 27 Aug 1980
    • nationality: Yemen
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Identified as the owner of Adeema Oil FZC and involved with Al Sharafi Oil Companies Services, which are major Houthi oil and gas facilitators based in the UAE receiving financial support from the Iranian government.

    BSEIS, Ahmad

    • AKA: أحمد بسيس
    • DOB: 03 Jan 1990
    • POB: Hama, Syria
    • nationality: Syria
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 013802819 (Syria) expires 26 Jan 2026
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the Houthis.

    DAHAN, Ameen Hamid Mohammed

    • AKA: امين حميد محمد دحان
    • Address: Oman; Yemen
    • DOB: 20 Sep 1974
    • nationality: Yemen
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 09375789 (Yemen) expires 02 Feb 2026
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: RABYA FOR TRADING FZC

    Supplemental Information: The Oman-based director and beneficial owner of Rabya for Trading FZC. He used his company’s warehouse in Oman’s Al-Mayzunah Free Market Zone to assist Wadi Kabir in concealing 52 Kornet anti-tank guided missiles for transport into Yemen.

    ISMAIL, Ahmad

    • AKA: أحمد إسماعيل
    • DOB: 01 Jan 1994
    • POB: Tartous, Syria
    • nationality: Syria
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: N00560431 (Syria) expires 01 May 2030
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the Houthis.

    PSHENICHNYY, Alexander Yurovich

    • AKA: ПШЕНИЧНЫЙ, Александр Юрьевич
    • Address: Russia
    • DOB: 11 Sep 1982
    • POB: USSR
    • nationality: Russia
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: 763380800 (Russia) expires 05 Sep 2030
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the Houthis.

    SINGH, Ranveer

    • Address: India
    • DOB: 12 Feb 1983
    • POB: Ranchi, India
    • nationality: India
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Passport: Z6920651 (India) expires 16 Aug 2032
    • Party Type: (individual)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Designated for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the Houthis.

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    ADEEMA OIL FZC

    • AKA: ADIMA OIL
    • Address: PO Box 233599, No. 639 Ghurair Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Website: www.adeema.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 18 Sep 2011
    • License: 5006759 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A major Houthi oil and gas facilitator based in the UAE, owned by Waleed Fathi Salam Baidhani, that receives financial support from the Iranian government.

    AL SHARAFI OIL COMPANIES SERVICES

    • AKA: AL-SHARAFI OIL
    • AKA: AL-SHARAFI OIL FOR IMPORTING PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES
    • Address: Sana’a, Yemen
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Commercial Registry Number: 2/34074 (Yemen)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A company used by Zayd Al-Sharafi to import and export oil for the Houthi-led government.

    ALBARRAQ SHIPPING CO

    • Address: Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Apr 2025
    • Identification Number: IMO 0237669
    • Business Registration Number: 131338 (Marshall Islands)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Owned or controlled by Ebrahim Ahmed Abdullah Al-Matari and holds an interest in the crude oil tanker ALBARRAQ Z.

    AL-RIDHWAN EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER COMPANY

    • AKA: شركة الرضوان للصرافة والحوالات النقدية
    • AKA: AL-RADWAN EXCHANGE AND TRANSFERS CO.
    • AKA: AL-RIDHWAN EXCHANGE COMPANY
    • Address: Al-Nasr Street, Sana’a, Yemen; Hodeidah, Yemen; Saada, Yemen
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 27 Mar 2019
    • Commercial Registry Number: 6478/21 (Yemen)
    • License: 347/2019 (Yemen)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A Sana’a-based, Houthi-affiliated exchange house overseen by Houthi procurement official Muhammad Ahmad Al-Talibi. It facilitates payments for Houthi weapons procurement and militant activities, including smuggling operations from Iran and Djibouti.

    ALSAA PETROLEUM AND SHIPPING FZC

    • AKA: ALSA COMPANY
    • AKA: ALSAA
    • AKA: ALSAA PETROLEUM & SHIPPING
    • AKA: ALSAA PETROLEUM & SHIPPING FZC
    • Address: PO Box 124024, No. 702 Reef Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Website: www.alsaagroup.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 10 Nov 2002
    • License: 5000343 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Registration Number: 11401539 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked to: ARKAN MARS PETROLEUM DMCC

    Supplemental Information: Owned by Iranian national Imran Asghar, this company acts as a main UAE-based, Iran-affiliated facilitator for financial transactions between the Iranian government and Houthi oil companies. It also serves as a front company for Arkan Mars Petroleum DMCC.

    BARASH AVIATION AND CARGO COMPANY LIMITED

    • AKA: BARASH AVIATION
    • Address: Sana’a, Yemen
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2012
    • Organization Type: Freight air transport
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: Established by Houthi-aligned businessman Muhammad Al-Sunaydar, this air cargo company has assisted Houthi efforts to purchase commercial jet aircraft for transporting illicit cargo through Sana’a International Airport. It recently attempted to partner with Viktor Bout to purchase aircraft.

    NEW OCEAN TRADING FZE

    • AKA: NEW OCEAN INTERNATIONAL TRADING FZE
    • AKA: NEW OCEAN TRADING AND IMPORT COMPANY
    • Address: Hamriyah Business Center, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2019
    • Organization Type: Wholesale and retail trade
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A commercial entity providing logistical support to the Houthis. It acted as an agent for a Yemeni company procuring military equipment and imported communications devices, technical systems, and computers.

    RABYA FOR TRADING FZC

    • AKA: شركة رابيا ااتجارة شركة منطقة حرة
    • AKA: “BASSAM AL-SAEEDI AND PARTNERS FREE ZONE COMPANY”
    • AKA: “BASSAM AL-SAEEDI AND PARTNERS FZC”
    • AKA: “RABIA COMPANY”
    • Address: Al Mayzunah, Dhofar, Oman
    • Website: www.agefzc.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 08 Jul 2018
    • Commercial Registry Number: 1322360 (Oman)
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: An Oman-based shipping and logistics firm directed by Ameen Hamid Mohammed Dahan. It used its warehouse in the Al-Mayzunah Free Market Zone to assist Wadi Kabir Co. in concealing 52 Kornet anti-tank guided missiles for smuggling into Yemen.

    SAMA AIRLINE

    • AKA: طيران سما
    • Address: Sana’a, Yemen
    • Website: https://www.samaairline.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 2023
    • Organization Type: Passenger air transport
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A sister company to Barash Aviation established by Houthi leaders to generate revenue via passenger service from Sana’a International Airport. It was also involved in attempts to purchase commercial aircraft with Viktor Bout.

    WADI KABIR CO. FOR LOGISTICS SERVICES

    • AKA: شركة الوادي الكبير للخدمات اللوجستية
    • AKA: AL-WADI AL-KABIR COMPANY
    • AKA: ALWADI KABIR CO
    • AKA: WADI AL-KABIR COMPANY
    • Address: Sana’a, Yemen; Raysut, Oman
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: Nov 2020
    • Organization Type: Transportation and storage
    • Linked to: ANSARALLAH

    Supplemental Information: A Sana’a-based shipping facilitator with a branch in Oman that has conducted weapons smuggling for the Houthis. It owns warehouses and trucks in Yemen used to coordinate illicit shipments and attempted to smuggle 52 Kornet anti-tank guided missiles in 2022.

    The following vessel has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    ALBARRAQ Z (D604006)

    • Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker
    • Vessel Flag: Unknown flag
    • Former Vessel Flag: Comoros
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Vessel Year of Build: 2003
    • Vessel Registration Identification: IMO 9252943
    • MMSI: 620800006
    • Party Type: (vessel)
    • Linked to: ALBARRAQ SHIPPING CO

    Supplemental Information: Identified as property in which Albarraq Shipping Co has an interest.

    Amendments:

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

    OFAC Program: [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594

    JANAT AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING LLC

    • AKA: ABU SUMBOL GENERAL TRADING L.L.C
    • AKA: ابو سمبل للتجارة العامة ش.ذ.م.م
    • AKA: JANAT ALANHAR GENERAL TRADING L.L.C
    • AKA: جنة الانهار للتجارة العامة ذ.م.م
    • AKA: JANAT AL-ANHAR TRADING COMPANY
    • AKA: JANNAH AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING LLC
    • Address: PO Box 86973, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Deira Al Riqqa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 06 Sep 2000
    • alt. Organization Established Date: 23 Dec 2021
    • Commercial Registry Number: 1654359 (United Arab Emirates)
    • License: 1016292 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Chamber of Commerce Number: 383851 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Business Registration Number: 521012 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Economic Register Number (CBLS): 10803911 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Linked to: AL-JAMAL, Sa’id Ahmad Muhammad

    Supplemental Information: Janat Al Anhar is the new operating name of Abu Sumbol General Trading L.L.C. following its designation for support to Iran-based Houthi financial facilitator Sa’id al-Jamal. It is used by UAE-based companies to make payments to Houthi-affiliated oil companies.

    List of Changes:

    • Field Name: Name
      • Changed: ABU SUMBOL GENERAL TRADING L.L.C to: JANAT AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING LLC
    • Field Name: AKA
      • Added: JANAT AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING L.L.C
      • Added: JANAT ALANHAR GENERAL TRADING L.L.C
      • Added: جنة الانهار للتجارة العامة ذ.م.م
      • Added: JANAT AL-ANHAR TRADING COMPANY
      • Added: JANNAH AL ANHAR GENERAL TRADING LLC
    • Field Name: Organization Established Date
      • Added: 23 Dec 2021 (as alt. Organization Established Date)
    • Field Name: Commercial Registry Number
      • Added: 1654359 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Field Name: License
      • Added: 1016292 (United Arab Emirates)
    • Field Name: Chamber of Commerce Number
      • Added: 383851 (United Arab Emirates)

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  • January 13, 2026: OFAC counter-terrorism designations

    Counter Terrorism Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury and State Departments Designate Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations

    Additions:

    The following individual has been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

    TAQQOSH, Muhammad Fawzi

    • AKA: TAKKOUSH, Mohammad
    • AKA: TAKUSH, Muhammad
    • AKA: TAQUSH, Muhammad
    • DOB: 1973
    • POB: Beirut, Lebanon
    • nationality: Lebanon
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Party Type: individual
    • Linked to: LEBANESE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD

    Supplemental Information: According to the Treasury press release, Muhammad Fawzi Taqqosh is the Secretary General of the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood and has been designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.

    OFAC Program: SDGT Specially Designated Global Terrorist

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

    EGYPTIAN MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD (Arabic: الإخوان المسلمون)

    • Website: www.ikhwaonline.com
    • alt. Website: www.ikhwanweb.com
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 1928
    • Organization Type: Advocacy organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: The Treasury press release states that the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (EMB) has coordinated on terrorist activities against Israeli interests and worked with Hamas to undermine and destabilize the Egyptian government, accepting Hamas funding to do so. EMB members have reportedly provided support to Hamas militants, including facilitating the entry of fighters into Gaza.

    JORDANIAN MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD

    • AKA: MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD GROUP
    • AKA: MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN JORDAN
    • AKA: MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SOCIETY
    • Address: Amman, Jordan
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 1945
    • Organization Type: Advocacy organization
    • Linked to: HAMAS

    Supplemental Information: The Treasury press release indicates that the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood (JMB) has materially assisted Hamas. Elements connected to the group have been involved in terrorism cases in Jordan since early 2025, engaging in the manufacturing of rockets, explosives, and drones, as well as recruitment operations and raising money through illegal means.

    OFAC Program: SDGT Specially Designated Global Terrorist

    LEBANESE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD (Arabic: الجماعة الإسلامية بلبنان)

    • AKA: AL-JAMAA AL-ISLAMIYAH
    • AKA: AL-JAMAAH AL-ISLAMIYAH
    • AKA: JAMAA ISLAMIYA
    • AKA: JAMA’A ISLAMIYAH
    • AKA: JAMAA ISLAMIYAH
    • AKA: QUWAT AL-FAJR
    • AKA: “AL-FAJER FORCES”
    • AKA: “AL-FAJR FORCES”
    • AKA: “ISLAMIC GROUP IN LEBANON”
    • AKA: “THE DAWN FORCES”
    • AKA: “THE FAJR FORCES”
    • AKA: “THE ISLAMIC GROUP”
    • Address: Lebanon
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 1964
    • Organization Type: Advocacy organization

    Supplemental Information: The State Department designated the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood (also known as al-Jamaa al-Islamiyah) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The press release notes that a wing of the Lebanese branch launched rockets on Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.

    • OFAC Programs:
      • FTO Foreign Terrorist Organizations
      • SDGT Specially Designated Global Terrorist

    Sources:

    1. U.S. Department of the Treasury. “Treasury and State Departments Designate Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations.” January 13, 2026. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0357
    2. Office of Foreign Assets Control. “Program Tag Definitions for OFAC Sanctions Lists.” https://ofac.treasury.gov/specially-designated-nationals-list-sdn-list/program-tag-definitions-for-ofac-sanctions-lists

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  • Iran: the sign of the devil?

    Ok, Ok… yes, it’s a controversial title… but you’re reading the post, right? And there is a reason for it, just wait….

    So, there’s been a push over quite a few years to designate quite a few Iranian entities under the OFAC counter-terrorism program. I wondered how many there were, so I asked Gemini.

    The answer: 666 (see what I did there?)

    Now, a few technical things – this was nowhere near the first total I got. I initially asked for a list of parties that had both Iran-related and counter-terrorism-related program tags – and I got back 10 rows. It took a few iterations – and instructions to identify the right tags by looking at the program tag definition page and use all the ones associated with Iran and counter terrorism. But that left me only at 32… which made no sense.

    So, I asked it where it got the data from…

    I sourced the data for the CSV file directly from the examples and information retrieved during our conversation, specifically from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Recent Actionsupdates we processed together (from December 2025 back to December 2024) and the OFAC Program Tag Definitionspage I accessed.

    To be specific:

    1. Recent Actions Updates: The individuals like Ahmad Ghaedi, Hamidreza Heidari, and the Lashgarian family members were pulled from the February 2024 and December 2025 updates we discussed, where they were designated under both counter-terrorism (SDGT) and Iran-related authorities (IFSR/IRGC).
    2. Established Designations: Major entities like the IRGC, Basij Resistance Force, Mahan Air, and Bank Saderat are historical, well-known dual-designated entities that appear frequently in OFAC’s public enforcement data and were referenced in the “Linked To” fields of the updates we processed.
    3. Program Tag Definitions: I used the official OFAC definitions page (which I accessed in the previous step) to ensure I was capturing the correct codes (e.g., distinguishing that NPWMD is a proliferation tag often used alongside Iran tags, while SDGT and FTO are the specific counter-terrorism tags).

    The dataset I generated was a representative sample constructed from these specific sources to demonstrate the formatting and logic you requested, rather than a direct download of the entire OFAC SDN list database.

    Would you like me to show you how to download the complete and official raw data files directly from the Treasury Department’s website for comprehensive analysis?

    I asked it to go get one of the SDN List files from the OFAC website… and apparently, at my personal use level, it couldn’t do that. Ultimately, I got the file myself and uploaded it to Gemini – that got me to 666.

    Now, for the fun, non-technical piece of the puzzle: did these all fit under what we would consider “terrorists”?

    I cannot provide personal opinions or make subjective determinations about whether specific sanctions designations are “fair” or “unfair,” nor can I definitively conclude which parties meet a common definition of “terrorism” versus those that do not. The designation of entities under counter-terrorism authorities is a legal and policy determination made by the U.S. government based on classified and unclassified intelligence.

    However, I can analyze the publicly stated reasons provided by the U.S. Treasury and State Departments for these designations. This allows you to see the specific activities cited by the government that led to the application of counter-terrorism sanctions (such as SDGT or FTO tags) alongside Iran-related tags.

    Analysis of Designations: Rationale vs. Common Definitions

    The entities in your dataset (those with both Iran-related and Terrorism-related tags) generally fall into three primary categories based on OFAC’s designation criteria:

    1. Direct Terrorist Activity & Support:
      • Entities: IRGC, IRGC-Qods Force, Kata’ib Hizballah, Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, Hizballah.
      • Stated Rationale: These groups are often designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT). The U.S. government cites direct involvement in acts of violence, bombings, kidnappings, and military operations outside of Iran (e.g., in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen) that target U.S. personnel or civilians.
      • Relation to Definition: These justifications align closely with standard definitions of terrorism involving politically motivated violence against non-combatants.
    2. Financial & Material Support (Facilitators):
      • Entities: Bank Saderat, Bank Mellat, Mehr Eghtesad Bank, Bonyad Taavon Basij, and various investment companies (e.g., Mehr Eghtesad Iranian Investment Company).
      • Stated Rationale: These entities are designated under counter-terrorism authorities (SDGT) not because they commit violent acts themselves, but because they provide “material support” (financial services, funding, logistics) to designated terrorist groups like the IRGC-QF or Hizballah. For example, moving funds to pay fighters or procuring technology for weapons programs.
      • Relation to Definition: While these are banks or investment firms, the “material support” provision in U.S. law allows for their designation under terrorism authorities. A layperson using a strict dictionary definition of “terrorist” (one who commits violence) might view these designations as distinct, but under U.S. sanctions law, financing terrorism is treated with equal severity.
    3. Logistical & Technological Support:
      • Entities: Mahan Air, Caspian Air, various industrial groups (Shahid Hemmat, Shahid Bakeri), and individual procurement agents (e.g., Ghaedi, Heidari).
      • Stated Rationale: Airlines are often designated for transporting personnel and weapons for the IRGC-QF to conflict zones. Industrial groups are designated for developing ballistic missiles or UAVs used by these groups.
      • Relation to Definition: Similar to financial facilitators, these entities are designated for enabling the operations of the primary terrorist groups.

    Summary of the 666 Rows

    • Total Rows: 666
    • “Unfair” Determinations: 0 (As an AI, I cannot label a legal designation as unfair).
    • “Fair” Determinations: 0 (As an AI, I cannot validate the government’s classified intelligence).

    Conclusion based on Public Record:

    Every entity in the dataset has a specific legal basis for its designation published by the U.S. Treasury.

    • Violent Groups: The core groups (IRGC, militias) are designated for direct violent activities.
    • Support Network: The majority of the 666 rows (banks, individuals, companies) are designated for providing support to those core groups.

    Yes, I know it was dumb to ask it if the designation was “fair” – but it did get me to what I wanted to know…

    But the military groups like the IRGC still confused me, so I asked it how that was different from Russia invading Ukraine:

    how are “military operations outside of Iran” considered “terrorism” rather than military operations like the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

    and the response:

    The distinction you are asking about touches on one of the most complex and debated areas of international law and U.S. foreign policy.

    In general, the U.S. government and international law distinguish between “acts of war” (conducted by state militaries) and “terrorism” (conducted by non-state actors).

    The Russian military is considered a state armed force engaged in a conventional (albeit illegal) war, while the IRGC is treated as a “hybrid” entity that uses terrorism as a primary tool of statecraft.

    Here is the detailed breakdown of how the U.S. government makes that legal and policy distinction:

    1. The “Law of War” vs. “Terrorism” Framework

    • State Militaries (Russia): Under the Geneva Conventions and U.S. law, uniformed armed forces of a sovereign state are considered “lawful combatants.” When they cross a border to fight, they are engaging in an armed conflict.
      • If they kill civilians or bomb hospitals, those are War Crimes, not “terrorism.” War crimes have their own set of laws (laws of armed conflict) and tribunals (like the ICC).
      • Why this matters: If a Russian soldier kills a Ukrainian soldier on the battlefield, it is not a crime; it is an act of war. If a terrorist kills a soldier, it is a crime (murder/terrorism) because they have no “combatant privilege.”
    • Terrorist Groups: Terrorism is typically defined in U.S. law (18 U.S. Code § 2331) as violent acts intended to coerce a civilian population or influence a government, usually committed by sub-national groups or clandestine agents.1

    2. The Exception: Why the IRGC is Designated “Terrorist”

    For decades, the standard rule was that state militaries could not be “terrorists.” However, the U.S. designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in 2019—the first time a state entity received this designation.2

    The U.S. justified this exception by arguing that the IRGC operates fundamentally differently from a normal military:

    • Use of Proxies: Unlike the Russian army, which deploys its own uniformed troops to hold territory, the IRGC often exports violence through non-state “proxy” groups (like Hezbollah, Kata’ib Hizballah, or the Houthis). The U.S. views the IRGC as the “handler” for these terrorist organizations.
    • Clandestine Operations: The IRGC-Qods Force specializes in covert assassinations, bombings, and kidnappings outside of defined war zones (e.g., plots in Europe, South America, or the U.S.) rather than conventional battlefield maneuvers.
    • Material Support: The designation focuses heavily on the IRGC funding, training, and equipping designated terrorist groups, making them a “terrorist facilitator” in the eyes of the law.3

    3. Why the Russian Military is Not Designated an FTO

    Despite the documented atrocities in Ukraine, the U.S. has resisted designating the Russian military as a Foreign Terrorist Organization or Russia as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism.”

    • Conventional Warfare: The invasion of Ukraine is viewed as a conventional state-on-state conflict. Even though it is an act of aggression, it fits the legal definition of “war” rather than “terrorism.”
    • Diplomatic & Legal Risks: Designating a state military (especially a nuclear superpower) as a “terrorist organization” creates massive legal complications. It would technically make any U.S. ally who interacts with the Russian military (even for de-confliction in Syria or arms control talks) liable for “providing material support to terrorism.”
    • Existing Tools: The U.S. argues it can already punish Russia effectively using “War Crimes” accusations and massive economic sanctions without needing the “Terrorism” label, which doesn’t fit the legal facts of a conventional invasion.

    Summary Table

    FeatureRussian Invasion of UkraineIRGC External Operations
    Primary ActorUniformed State MilitaryClandestine Operatives & Non-State Proxies
    Legal FrameworkLaw of Armed Conflict (Geneva Conventions)Counter-Terrorism Laws
    Status of Violence“Act of War” / “Aggression”“Terrorism”
    Crimes CommittedWar Crimes / Crimes Against HumanityTerrorist Acts / Material Support for Terror
    U.S. DesignationSanctioned for “Harmful Foreign Activities”Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)

    In short: Russia is treated as a “rogue state” fighting a dirty war, while the IRGC is treated as a “terrorist syndicate” hiding inside a state government.

    Despite my expertise in this field, I am still very much a layperson when it comes to the legal & political end of all this stuff. I hope you find these answers interesting and enlightening.

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  • Working Backwards: December 3, 2025 OFAC Designations – with Formatting Corrections and Enhancements

    Counter Terrorism Designations; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations

    Treasury Press Release: Treasury Targets Money Laundering Network Supporting Venezuelan Terrorist Organization Tren de Aragua

    Additions:

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

    OFAC Programs:

    • [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594
    • [TCO] Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 590; Executive Order 13581

    APONTE CORDOVA, Noe Manases

    • AKA: “El Noe”
    • Address: Venezuela
    • DOB: 30 May 1988
    • POB: Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Citizen: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 19554865 (Venezuela)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    ARAYA NAVARRO, Jimena Romina

    • AKA:
      • “ARAYA, Jimena”
      • “Rosita”
    • Address: Venezuela
    • Address: Colombia
    • DOB: 05 Sep 1983
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Gender: Female
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 16011070 (Venezuela)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    ESCOBAR CABRERA, Asdrubal Rafael

    • AKA: “El Asdrubal”
    • Address: Venezuela
    • DOB: 04 Aug 1992
    • POB: Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Citizen: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 21269516 (Venezuela)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    ESPINAL QUINTERO, Richard Jose

    • AKA:
      • ESPINEL QUINTERO, Richard Jose
      • “El Coty”
    • Address: Venezuela
    • DOB: 19 Apr 1996
    • POB: Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Citizen: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 24419648 (Venezuela)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    GUERRERO PALMA, Cheison Royer

    • AKA:
      • “Arabe Negro”
      • “Mexicali”
    • Address: Chile
    • DOB: 16 Feb 1985
    • POB: Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 17984659 (Venezuela)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    LANDAETA HERNANDEZ, Eryk Manuel

    • AKA: “Eryk”
    • Address: Colombia
    • DOB: 29 Aug 1982
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 15978329 (Venezuela)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    SEVILLA ARTEAGA, Kenffersso Jhosue

    • AKA:
      • MARTINEZ LOPEZ, Jose Daniel
      • SEVILLA ARTEGA, Kenffersso Jhosue
      • SEVILLA ATEAGA, Kenferson
      • “El Flipper”
      • “Flypper”
    • Address: Colombia
    • DOB: 29 Apr 1993
    • POB: Venezuela
    • Nationality: Venezuela
    • Citizen: Venezuela
    • Gender: Male
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Cedula No.: 21098983 (Venezuela)
    • alt. Cedula No.: 1047240759 (Colombia)
    • Party Type: Individual
    • Linked to: TREN DE ARAGUA

    Supplemental Information: These individuals are key leaders and facilitators of the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuela-based transnational criminal organization. They are involved in various criminal activities including human smuggling, trafficking, gender-based violence, money laundering, and illicit drug trafficking.

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

    OFAC Programs:

    • [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594
    • [TCO] Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 590; Executive Order 13581

    ERYK PRODUCCIONES SAS

    • Address: Bogota, Colombia
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 23 Jun 2023
    • Organization Type: Creative, arts and entertainment activities
    • NIT #: 901726321-4 (Colombia)
    • Linked to: LANDAETA HERNANDEZ, Eryk Manuel

    GLOBAL IMPORT SOLUTIONS S.A.

    • Address: Anaco, Anzoategui, Venezuela
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Jul 2021
    • Tax ID No.: J411408778 (Venezuela)
    • Linked to: ARAYA NAVARRO, Jimena Romina

    MAIQUETIA VIP BAR RESTAURANT

    • AKA:
      • MAIQUETIA VIP
      • “DISCOTECA MAIQUETIA VIP”
    • Address: Cl. 17 Sur #16-54, Bogota, Colombia
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 17 Dec 2020
    • Organization Type: Beverage serving activities
    • Matricula Mercantil No: 3319256 (Colombia)
    • Linked to: LANDAETA HERNANDEZ, Eryk Manuel

    YAKERA Y LANE SAS

    • AKA: YAKERA YLANE S.A.S.
    • Address: Cucuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia
    • Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
    • Organization Established Date: 20 Jun 2019
    • Organization Type: Wholesale and retail trade
    • NIT #: 901296366-9 (Colombia)
    • Linked to: SEVILLA ARTEAGA, Kenffersso Jhosue

    Supplemental Information: These entities are front companies used by Tren de Aragua members to launder illicit proceeds and support their criminal operations.

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