The UK's OFSI added FAQs Q146–Q148 clarifying license use after mergers involving Rosbank PJSC and Bank Otkritie. The FAQs address implications for previously issued licenses referencing these banks under UK financial sanctions regulations.

Treasury / OFAC updated its maritime advisory to help stakeholders detect and mitigate Iranian oil sanctions evasion. The guidance highlights deceptive practices, shadow fleet activity, and compliance expectations as part of Treasury’s ongoing maximum pressure campaign under E.O. 13902.

The EU Council published a notice to persons/entities listed under Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 on Iran, informing them of their rights to request delisting or authorisation to use frozen funds.

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UK's OFSI published its Property and Related Services Threat Assessment Report, outlining key sanctions evasion threats, red flags, and compliance improvement areas for businesses.

State Department reaffirmed consequences for material support to Ansarallah (Houthis), warning against assisting Houthi-controlled operations. U.S. reiterated that such actions violate Executive Order 14175 and U.S. terrorism sanctions laws.

CRS updated its report on Venezuela, detailing recent U.S. sanctions developments including January 2025 designations of 45 Maduro officials for electoral fraud and ending of Chevron’s license as part of sanctions enforcement.

The UK's OFSI published a blog highlighting key compliance lessons following a £465,000 penalty issued to Herbert Smith Freehills CIS LLP for UK sanctions breaches. The case reinforces sector-wide obligations under the UK financial sanctions regime.

Singapore issued joint advisory reminding businesses of export controls on advanced semiconductor and AI technologies under national laws.

Treasury / OFAC released Q4 2024 reports on licenses for exports to Iran under the TSRA.