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STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities linked to Iran

Oct 15, 2026 11:50 AM CT Washington, D.C., United States sanctions, economic-warfare, us-treasury, iran, ofac

Summary

The US Department of the Treasury has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities associated with Iran. This action represents a continuation of the US strategy to apply economic pressure on the Iranian regime and its networks, aiming to restrict their financial capabilities and international reach.

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US Treasury releases new Iran-related sanctions The Trump administration has issued fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities, according to a notice posted on the US Department of Treasury website on Thursday. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets C...

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T3 Middle East Eye
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Issued new sanctions targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities to pressure Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the new sanctions regime.

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