US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities
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The United States removed sanctions from three entities linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the Treasury Department website on Wednesday. The delistings were reflected without a formal announcement on the Office of Foreign Assets Control's Specially Designated Nationals list. The Treasury Department did not immediately provide a reason for the removal.
The Delistings
The U.S. Treasury removed the three entities from its sanctions list, ending their designation under Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorists and their supporters. The entities had been sanctioned for providing material support to the IRGC, an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization since 2019. The removal does not affect sanctions on the IRGC itself, which remain in place. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control made no public statement, but updated its online list in a routine refresh.
IRGC Sanctions Regime
The IRGC, a powerful military force in Iran, remains under heavy U.S. sanctions for its role in ballistic missile development, support for militant groups, and human rights abuses. The delisting of three linked entities marks a rare reversal in the maximum pressure campaign initiated during the Trump administration. The United States has maintained a complex web of sanctions on Iran, with over 1,000 individuals and entities designated. Recent signals from the Biden administration pointed to possible sanctions adjustments as part of nuclear negotiations, though Washington has denied any direct linkage.
What's Next
The Treasury Department is expected to publish a formal notice in the Federal Register detailing the removals. It remains unclear whether the action signals a broader shift in U.S. sanctions policy toward Iran.
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US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities
