OFAC recent actions: Iran nuclear-related waiver and shipping guidance

On 27th May 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new Frequently Asked Question regarding the ending of certain Iran nuclear-related waivers following a statement by the Secretary of State. OFAC simultaneously announced the addition of two Iranians to the SDN list.

Additionally, on 14th May 2020 OFAC announced that together with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Coast Guard they have issued an advisory on methods of sanctions avoidance, particularly concerning Iran, North Korea, and Syria.