Here are the latest publicly available snapshots on OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) actions and updates as of May 2026:
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OFAC maintains a rolling set of sanctions list updates and designation actions, including additions to the SDN list and removals or modifications to existing designations. You can see recent entries and links to detailed notices on the official OFAC site and related press releases.[3][4][5]
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Recent actions and list updates cover a broad scope: Iran- and counter-terrorism-related designations, Russia-related actions, Cuba-related updates, and general licenses or FAQs accompanying sanctions programs. This includes both new designations and removals or wind-down licenses where applicable.[4][5][3]
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Paralleling the official OFAC channel, trade and banking-focused outlets summarize or highlight notable actions from December 2025 through May 2026, including specific individuals or entities added to the SDN List and occasional removals. These sources can provide quick reads of the most consequential items.[1][2]
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If you need primary-source confirmation, the authoritative pages to check are:
- OFAC recent actions (official notices and updates)[3]
- Sanctions list updates (by date and program)[4]
- OFAC press releases (official statements)[5]
Would you like me to pull the latest specific entries (names, dates, and actions) from OFAC’s May 2026 actions and provide a concise summary with citations? I can also filter by region (Iran, Cuba, Russia) or by type (new designations vs removals) if you have a focus.
Sources: OFAC recent actions and sanctions list updates pages, and related industry summaries from late 2025–May 2026.[2][5][3][4]
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May 08, 2026 - Sanctions List Updates Counter Terrorism and Counter Narcotics Designation Update, Russia-related Designation Removal May 08, 2026 - Sanctions List Updates Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Cuba Designation and Designations Updates; Issuance of Cuba-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions
ofac.treasury.govNew OFAC rules, guidance, and enforcement actions. 33 updates this month from 5 official sources. Free email and RSS.
changeflow.comMay 19, 2026 - Sanctions List Updates Cuba Designations and Designations Updates; Issuance of Russia-related General License May 18, 2026 - Sanctions List Updates Counter Terrorism Designations; Iran-related Designations May 11, 2026 - Sanctions List Updates Non-Proliferation and Iran-related Designations and Designations Updates May 08, 2026 - Sanctions List Updates Counter Terrorism and Counter Narcotics Designation Update, Russia-related Designation Removal May 08, 2026 - Sanctions List...
ofac.treasury.govNews items that are the most recent sanctions-related actions from the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
bankingjournal.aba.comNews items that are the most recent sanctions-related actions from the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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