OFACFinal RuleAugust 13, 2025

Publication of Syrian Sanctions Regulations Web General License 25

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Summary

This regulation from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) publishes General License 25, which allows certain limited financial transactions with Syria under strict conditions. The license provides exceptions to broader U.S. sanctions on Syria, permitting specific activities that would otherwise be prohibited.

Key Points

1OFAC is formally publishing General License 25, which permits certain activities involving Syria that are normally banned by U.S. sanctions
2The license allows specific financial and business transactions to proceed without requiring companies to apply for individual permission first
3This applies mainly to banks, financial institutions, and businesses that conduct international transactions
4Companies and individuals must still follow all other Syria sanctions rules and are not permitted to do business that isn't explicitly allowed under this license
5The regulation went into effect on August 13, 2025

Key Dates

Published

August 13, 2025

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