Weekly · US Sanctions List Update · July 6–12, 2026

US Sanctions and Blocked Persons

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action designates specific persons based on the satisfaction of legal criteria, resulting in the immediate blocking of all property and interests in property that fall under U.S. jurisdiction. For business owners and managers, this is a high-priority event because it fundamentally changes the legality of existing business relationships.

The practical impact of an SDN designation is a total prohibition on transactions. U.S. persons—which includes not only U.S. citizens and residents but also any entity incorporated in the United States or any person physically located within the U.S.—are generally forbidden from engaging in any trade or financial dealings with those listed. For a company, this means that if a current client, vendor, or partner has been added to this list, continuing the relationship could result in severe civil and criminal penalties. Management must ensure that their compliance teams or screening software have updated their databases to reflect these changes to prevent accidental prohibited transactions, which can trigger heavy fines and significant reputational damage.

There were no regulatory updates reported for the European Union, the United Kingdom, or other major jurisdictions in this period.

This overview is informational, not legal or compliance advice. Consult your lawyer or compliance specialist on specific decisions.

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This overview is based on official regulator publications for the period: