Recent news from Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control: September 6 | ABA Banking Journal
News items that are the most recent sanctions-related actions from the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
bankingjournal.aba.comHere’s the latest overview of OFAC listings and recent actions.
Brief answer
- OFAC’s latest actions and sanctions list updates are available on the U.S. Treasury OFAC site, with frequent updates in May 2026 including Cuba-related designations, Iran and counterterrorism designations, and Russia-related licenses.[3]
- A recent press release roundup from OFAC is also available for May 19, 2026, highlighting these actions.[7]
Context and key recent items
- May 19, 2026: OFAC announced Cuba designations and designations updates, plus the issuance of a Russia-related General License. This demonstrates continued expansion of sanctions in the Western Hemisphere and ongoing Russia-related regulatory tools.[3]
- May 18, 2026: Updates include counterterrorism designations and Iran-related designations, reflecting ongoing efforts to curb illicit networks and proliferate pressures in Iran-linked activities.[3]
- May 11, 2026: Sanctions list updates include non-proliferation and Iran-related designations, indicating continued tightening on proliferation and Iran-related concerns.[3]
- May 8, 2026: Multiple entries covering counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, and Cuba-related designations, with a Cuba-related general license and FAQs issued, showing ongoing clarifications and licenses around Cuban sanctions.[3]
- May 7–1, 2026: Additional Iran-related designations and related general licenses, and monthly designation updates across regions like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, illustrating broad regional activity.[3]
Where to get the most current details
- OFAC’s “Recent Actions” or “Sanctions List Updates” pages list the latest designations, removals, and license actions by date and region. These pages are updated frequently and include brief summaries plus links to licenses and FAQs where applicable.[3]
- OFAC press releases provide narrative context for notable actions, including designations, licenses, and policy notes. Their May 2026 releases summarize the latest moves and policy rationale.[7]
Notes for follow-up
- If you want, I can pull specific entries for a given date range (e.g., the last 30 days) or extract the list of entities newly added to the SDN list in May 2026, along with any active General Licenses that affect compliance practice.
- If you’re tracking a particular party or country (e.g., Cuba, Iran, Russia-related actions), I can compile a focused brief with designation status and relevant license conditions.
Citations
- Recent Actions and Sanctions List Updates (May 19, 18, 11, 8, 7, 1, 2026): OFAC Sanctions List Updates page.[3]
- OFAC press releases (May 19, 2026): OFAC press releases page.[7]
Would you like me to assemble a focused brief on a specific region or entity, or extract the newest additions to the SDN list from May 2026?