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Categories: POLITICS

U.S. Treasury sanctions policy adjustments

Entities: U.S. Treasury · Scott Bessent · United States · Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) · Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List)

Overview

In early July, the U.S. Treasury announced the revocation of sanctions relief previously granted to Iran, citing renewed diplomatic tensions. A few weeks later, the Treasury continued its broader overhaul of sanctions enforcement, removing 84 companies and individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This second action was part of a systematic review aimed at eliminating outdated or erroneous entries, reducing compliance burdens for banks, and keeping the sanctions regime focused and effective. Together, the moves illustrate an ongoing effort by the Treasury to tighten and refine U.S. sanctions policy across multiple jurisdictions and issue areas.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] The U.S. Treasury removed 84 companies and individuals from its sanctions list on July 27, 2024. (U.S. Treasury announcement)
[● 7 SOURCES] The removals are part of a review launched by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in May to streamline sanctions and ease compliance burdens. (Treasury officials)
[● 7 SOURCES] The tranche includes 36 deceased individuals, 33 Iraq‑related entities first designated in 1991 or 1992, seven defunct narcotics listings related to Colombia, and eight disrupted narcotics kingpins. (Treasury announcement)
[● 7 SOURCES] The Office of Foreign Assets Control updated listings for 22 individuals and entities to add or clarify missing key identifiers. (Treasury announcement)
[● 7 SOURCES] More than 3,000 names were designated in 2024, compared with 880 in 2017. (Treasury official)
[● 7 SOURCES] Treasury aims to keep sanctions efficient, sharp and focused, removing bloat from previous administrations. (Treasury official)
[● 7 SOURCES] Names removed from the sanctions list can be reinstated if later reviews determine they would affect U.S. foreign policy or national security. (Treasury statement)
[● 7 SOURCES] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions are not intended to be a forever tool. (Scott Bessent)

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
US Treasury removes 84 entries from sanctions list amid review
The U.S. Treasury removed 84 entries from its sanctions list on July 27, part of a review to streamline and ease compliance, including deceased persons, Iraq‑related entities and narcotics listings.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
U.S. Treasury Revokes Iran Sanctions Relief Amid Renewed Tensions
On July 7 2026, OFAC revoked General License X, ending a brief U.S. sanction relief for Iranian oil and petrochemical transactions and reinstating stricter restrictions.

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