OFAC FAQ (Current) # 1221 - Syria Sanctions

Date issued: Aug. 24 2026

Last substantive commentary amendment:
Aug. 26 2026

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TURBOFAC Commentary (161 words)

Notes:

[8-24-26 update – FAQ amended in connection with Syria SST Designation removal and removal of HTS from the SDN List, and revocation of Syria GL 25. New language replaces “All Syrian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of Syria, were removed” to “All Syrian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of Syria, have been removed” (to emphasize finality]

1) See comments to Executive Order 14312 - Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions (June 30, 2025).

2) The FAQ confirms the obvious with respect to “Syrian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of Syria” (i.e. they are no longer sanctioned “provided that none of the involved parties are on the SDN List”). The FAQ is notable for the following statement, which...