Iran-related Designations and Designations Updates; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designation; Publication of Iran-related Determination; Publication of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question
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Source:US Treasury OFAC (U.S. Government work, public domain)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a Determination Pursuant to Executive Order 13902 - Automotive and Rail Sectors of the Iranian Economy.
Additionally, OFAC is publishing one amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ 831).
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
HAMEDANI, Mehnoosh Poursaraf (Arabic: مهنوش پورصراف همدانی), China; DOB 07 Mar 1984; POB Qom, Iran; national
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