In “Twists and Turns—Iran and Sanctions” (Money Laundering Bulletin, 2 February 2026), Amir Fadavi comments on recent actions taken by the United States and European Union to increase sanctions against Iran. In 2025, Iran was the United States’ top target, with 36 sanctions announcements by OFAC, and that trend has continued into 2026 in response to Iran’s evasion efforts. Amir explains: “Iran, by far, had more designations of individuals and entities, and the programme includes human rights, non-proliferation and counter-terrorism . . . to show maximum pressure on Iran.
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