OFAC

OFAC removes 76 outdated SDN entries — first wave of sanctions modernization effort

Sanctions screening teams must update SDN lists for OFAC's 76-entry modernization removal effective 28 May 2026

OFAC · 3m

OFAC adds Francesca Paola Albanese to SDN List under EO 14203 (ICC-related)

US persons must block all transactions with the SDN-listed individual; US service providers must screen before engaging or paying her

OFAC · 10h

OFAC adds PERSIAN GULF STRAIT AUTHORITY to SDN List under EO 13224 (IRGC-linked)

US persons must block PERSIAN GULF STRAIT AUTHORITY and any entity 50%+ owned by it; non-US financial institutions and maritime operators face secondary-sanctions exposure under EO 13224 §1(b)

OFAC · 15h

OFAC designates Hizballah-linked individuals under counter-terrorism sanctions

Sanctions teams must load new Hizballah-linked SDNs and secondary-sanctions indicators

OFAC · 2h

OFAC designates Sinaloa Cartel affiliates and crypto-linked individuals

Sanctions teams must screen Sinaloa-linked names and Ethereum addresses

OFAC · 4h

OFAC targets Hamas-linked flotilla and support networks

Sanctions teams must screen new Hamas-linked SDNs and related 50-percent-rule exposure

OFAC · 14h

OFAC designates SDGT and Iran-linked individuals and entities

Sanctions teams must screen new SDGT and Iran-linked OFAC targets

OFAC · 1d

OFAC designates Cuban officials and government entities

Sanctions teams must screen new Cuban SDNs, aliases and identifiers

OFAC · 1d

OFAC settles Iran sanctions case with Adani Enterprises

Commodity traders must verify origin red flags before routing USD payments

OFAC · 2d

US OFAC licence cover expires for Russian oil cargoes loaded on or before 17 April

Oil traders and vessel-service teams lose OFAC licence cover after 16 May

OFAC · 4d

OFAC says Francesca Albanese designation is not being enforced under D.D.C. injunction

Sanctions-screening teams should treat the Francesca Albanese designation as non-operative while the D.D.C. injunction remains in effect