U.S. Executive Branch and the Middle East
Executive Actions Chronology
235 sanctions designations, terrorism listings, presidential documents, Entity List rules and arms sale notifications on the Middle East, January 20, 2025, through October 9, 2026, the latest source date checked, each dated and linked to the government record.
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Most recent action dated October 8, 2026.
- October 8, 2026 OFAC removes 2 entries listed under Iran program authorities
- October 8, 2026 OFAC designates 55 parties under Iran program authorities
- October 5, 2026 OFAC removes 51 entries listed under Iraq program authorities
- October 2, 2026 OFAC designates 5 parties linked to Hamas under counterterrorism authorities
- October 1, 2026 OFAC designates 30 parties under Iran program authorities
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| October 8, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 2 entries listed under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License | Iran | 2 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| October 8, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 55 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 55 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| October 5, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 51 entries listed under Iraq program authoritiesOfficial title: Designations Removals; Designations Updates; Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert; Publication of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question | Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia | 51 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| October 2, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 5 parties linked to Hamas under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | West Bank and GazaHamas | 5 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| October 1, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 30 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations and Designations Updates; Transnational Criminal Organizations Designation; Publication of Iran-related Determination; Publication of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 30 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 30, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 1 entry listed under Libya program authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism and Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations; Belarus, Counter Narcotics, and Libya Designations Removals | Libya | 1 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 30, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Determination or Waiver | President issues a determination concerning LebanonOfficial title: Presidential Determination on the Revocation of Presidential Determinations Related to Lebanon | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| September 30, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning SyriaOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria | Syria | Federal Register | |
| September 29, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 10 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Narcotics, Counter Terrorism, Iran-related, and Non-Proliferation Designations | Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey | 10 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 17, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 5 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Cuba Designations; Belarus-related Designations Removals | Iran | 5 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 10, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 19 parties linked to Hezbollah and Iraqi militias under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designations; Licensing Policy Update under Operation Economic Outcast; Settlement Agreement between OFAC and an Individual | Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesHezbollah, Iraqi militias | 19 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 9, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 5 parties linked to ISIS and Muslim Brotherhood under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Transnational Criminal Organizations Designations; Counter Terrorism Designation; Issuance of New and Amended Frequently Asked Questions | Iran, Syria, TurkeyISIS, Muslim Brotherhood | 5 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 8, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 36 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations; Updates to Iran-related General Licenses; Issuance of Counter Terrorism General License | Egypt, Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 36 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 4, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 3 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License | Iran, Turkey | 3 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 31, 2026 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Revocation | State Department revokes a terrorism designation concerning al-QaedaOfficial title: Revocation of the Designation of Al-Nusrah Front, Also Known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist | al-Qaeda | Federal Register | |
| August 28, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 2 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 2 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 26, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 2 parties under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Counter Terrorism General License; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License | West Bank and Gaza | 2 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 24, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 13 entries linked to al-Qaeda listed under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Removal of Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and Associated Sanctions List Updates; Iran-related Designations; Updates to Iran-related General Licenses | Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, West Bank and Gazaal-Qaeda | 13 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 24, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 78 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Removal of Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and Associated Sanctions List Updates; Iran-related Designations; Updates to Iran-related General Licenses | Iran, Syria, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 78 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 20, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 10 parties linked to Hezbollah and IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Narcotics, Counter Terrorism, Cuba-related, and Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Russia-related General License; Issuance of Associated Frequently Asked Questions | Iran, Lebanon, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesHezbollah, IRGC | 10 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 18, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $4.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-80; published September 22, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| August 7, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 16 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Counter Narcotics Designations Removals; Issuance of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question | Iran, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 16 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 5, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 3 entries linked to IRGC listed under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations Removals and Update | Iran, IraqIRGC | 3 | OFAC notice |
| July 31, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-1F; published September 22, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| July 30, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 6 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Update | Iran, Iraq | 6 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 29, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 18 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran | 18 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 29, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning LebanonOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| July 27, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 47 entries linked to ISIS listed under Iran, Iraq, and Libya programs and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Sanctions List Removals; Sanctions List Updates | Iran, Iraq, Libya, SyriaISIS | 47 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 27, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0S; published September 22, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| July 27, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $542 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-53; published September 22, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 24, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 13 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions; Issuance of Amended Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Question; Publication of Regulatory Amendments | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 13 | OFAC notice |
| July 23, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 9 parties linked to Hamas, ISIS, and Muslim Brotherhood under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Counter Narcotics Designations; Cuba Designations; Belarus-related Designation Removal; Issuance of Cuba-related General Licenses | Iraq, Turkey, West Bank and GazaHamas, ISIS, Muslim Brotherhood | 9 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 21, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to LebanonOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0W; published September 22, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| July 16, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Determination or Waiver | President issues a determination concerning Saudi ArabiaOfficial title: Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| July 15, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 7 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations | IranIRGC | 7 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $484 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales Notification; CorrectionTransmittal 26-61; published September 2, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $484 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-61; published August 28, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 14, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 54 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designation Update; Issuance of Iran-related General License | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 54 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 10, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 14 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License | Iran, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 14 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 6, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to QatarOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-1B; published August 28, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| June 25, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 11 parties linked to Hezbollah and IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions | Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Turkey, West Bank and GazaHezbollah, IRGC | 11 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 22, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 9 parties linked to ISIS under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Syria, TurkeyISIS | 9 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 18, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties linked to Hezbollah under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, SyriaHezbollah | 8 | OFAC notice |
| June 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $1.96 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-85; published August 28, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| June 15, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $236 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-56; published July 22, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| June 10, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 10 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Venezuela-related Amended General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions | IranIRGC | 10 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 5, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 22 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations Updates | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 22 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 5, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $1.98 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-74; published July 22, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| June 2, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related Frequently Asked Question | Iran | 8 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 29, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 12 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Amended Iran-related Frequently Asked Question | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 12 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 28, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 25 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Russia-related General License and Amended Frequently Asked Questions | Iran, Qatar, United Arab Emirates | 25 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 28, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 5 entries linked to ISIS listed under Libya program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Designations Removals | Bahrain, Iraq, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, SyriaISIS | 5 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 27, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 1 party linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designation; Counter Terrorism Designation | IranIRGC | 1 | OFAC notice |
| May 21, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 9 parties linked to Hezbollah and IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Iran, LebanonHezbollah, IRGC | 9 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 19, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 59 parties linked to Hamas under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Iran-related Designations | Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and GazaHamas | 59 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 11, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 12 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Iran-related Designations | Iran, Oman, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 12 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 8, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 12 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation and Iran-related Designations and Designations Updates | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 12 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 8, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to LebanonOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0H; published June 8, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| May 7, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties linked to Hezbollah and Iraqi militias under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designations; Cuba Designation and Designations Updates; Issuance of Cuba-related General License and Frequently Asked Questions | Iran, Iraq, LebanonHezbollah, Iraqi militias | 8 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 7, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Determination or Waiver | President issues a determination concerning IranOfficial title: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 | Iran | Federal Register | |
| May 7, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning YemenOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen | Yemen | Federal Register | |
| May 4, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning IraqOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 28 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License and Frequently Asked Question; Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 28 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0V; published June 1, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to KuwaitOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-1A; published June 1, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $2.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CR; published June 1, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $4.01 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CG; published June 1, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $148 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CM; published June 1, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $992 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-CN; published June 1, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0Z; published June 1, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| May 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $992 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-60; published May 14, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| April 28, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 34 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designation; Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Frequently Asked Question; Publication of Iran-related OFAC Alert | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 34 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 24, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 39 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism and Iran-related Designation Update; Issuance of Iran-related General License | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 39 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 21, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 14 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 14 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 17, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 7 parties linked to Hezbollah and Iraqi militias under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Sudan Designations | Iraq, LebanonHezbollah, Iraqi militias | 7 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 15, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 29 parties linked to Hezbollah under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations | Iran, Lebanon, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesHezbollah | 29 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 1, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi ArabiaOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0B; published May 7, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| March 20, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 16 parties linked to Hezbollah under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Counter Narcotics and Russia-related Designations Removals | Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, SyriaHezbollah | 16 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Jordan, estimated at $70 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-38; published May 7, 2026 | Jordan | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $1.22 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-49; published May 7, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $8.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-34; published May 7, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $2.10 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-70; published April 15, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $644 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-46; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $4.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-41; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0R; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-1N; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 19, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0I; published April 14, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| March 16, 2026 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Muslim BrotherhoodOfficial title: Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood | Muslim Brotherhood | Federal Register | |
| March 16, 2026 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Muslim BrotherhoodOfficial title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood | Muslim Brotherhood | Federal Register | |
| March 12, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 4 parties linked to Hamas under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; North Korea Designations and Designation Update; Counter Narcotics Designation Removal | Turkey, West Bank and GazaHamas | 4 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 9, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 1 party linked to Muslim Brotherhood under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Sudan-related Designation Update | Muslim Brotherhood | 1 | OFAC notice |
| March 6, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to IsraelOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-0O; published April 15, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| March 6, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $152 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-32; published April 14, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| March 2, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning IranOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran | Iran | Federal Register | |
| February 27, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 1 entry listed under Lebanon program authoritiesOfficial title: Russia-related Designations Removals; Lebanon Designation Removal | Lebanon | 1 | OFAC notice |
| February 26, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Jordan, estimated at $280 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-23; published April 15, 2026 | Jordan | Federal Register | |
| February 25, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 32 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Non-Proliferation Designations | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 32 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| February 13, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning LibyaOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya | Libya | Federal Register | |
| February 10, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties linked to Hezbollah under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Lebanon, TurkeyHezbollah | 8 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| February 6, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 31 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 31 | OFAC notice |
| February 6, 2026 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14382) concerning IranOfficial title: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran | Iran | Federal Register | |
| February 5, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to QatarOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-1S; published April 15, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| February 5, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Iraq, estimated at $90 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-90; published April 15, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| February 3, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $3.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-103; published April 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 1 entry listed under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Update and Designation Removal | Iran | 1 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 30, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 9 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation Update and Designation Removal | Iran, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 9 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to KuwaitOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 0M-25; published April 15, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $9.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-13; published April 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $740 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-86; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $1.98 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-87; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $3.80 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-94; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 30, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $150 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 26-08; published March 17, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 23, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 17 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License | Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates | 17 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 21, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 2 entries listed under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designations Removals | Iran | 2 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 21, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 7 parties linked to Hamas under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designations Removals | Lebanon, Turkey, West Bank and GazaHamas | 7 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 20, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning IsraelOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the International Criminal Court | Israel | Federal Register | |
| January 16, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 22 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Update | Iran, Oman, Syria, United Arab Emirates, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 22 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 15, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 24 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, Iraq, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 24 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 14, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $800 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-65; published March 17, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| January 14, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Iraq, estimated at $110 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-121; published March 17, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| January 14, 2026 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Muslim BrotherhoodOfficial title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood | LebanonMuslim Brotherhood | Federal Register | |
| January 14, 2026 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Muslim BrotherhoodOfficial title: Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designations of Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood and Muhammad Faqzi Taqqosh | LebanonMuslim Brotherhood | Federal Register | |
| January 13, 2026 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 4 parties linked to Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank and GazaHamas, Muslim Brotherhood | 4 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| January 13, 2026 | The White House | Presidential Determination or Waiver | President issues a determination concerning Saudi ArabiaOfficial title: Presidential Determination on Designation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| January 13, 2026 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $78 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-80; published January 13, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| December 30, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 1 entry listed under Middle East authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation and Iran-related Designations; | Israel | 1 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| December 30, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 10 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation and Iran-related Designations; | Iran | 10 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| December 18, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 50 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; International Criminal Court-related Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Foreign Sanctions Evaders Determination Removal; Issuance of Iran-related and International Criminal Court-related General Licenses | Egypt, Iran, United Arab Emirates | 50 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| December 16, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Lebanon, estimated at $34 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-79; published March 10, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| December 16, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning Iran, Libya, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, and YemenOfficial title: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the Security of the United States | Iran, Libya, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen | Federal Register | |
| December 5, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Lebanon, estimated at $90 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-63; published February 9, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $500 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-77; published February 6, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $500 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-78; published February 6, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Bahrain, estimated at $445 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-84; published February 6, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| December 1, 2025 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Revocation | State Department revokes a terrorism designation concerning al-QaedaOfficial title: Revocation of the Designation of Muhammad al-Jawlani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist | al-Qaeda | Federal Register | |
| November 24, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to BahrainOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-1D; published February 6, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| November 24, 2025 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14362) concerning Muslim BrotherhoodOfficial title: Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists | Muslim Brotherhood | Federal Register | |
| November 20, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 55 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations, Updates, and Removals; Balkans-related Designation Removal | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 55 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| November 13, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Iraq, estimated at $100 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-05; published January 29, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| November 12, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 32 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Burma-related Designations; | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 32 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| November 7, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 2 entries linked to al-Qaeda listed under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations Removals | Syriaal-Qaeda | 2 | OFAC notice |
| November 6, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 3 parties linked to Hezbollah under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Lebanon, Syria, United Arab EmiratesHezbollah | 3 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| November 5, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Determination or Waiver | President issues a determination concerning IranOfficial title: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 | Iran | Federal Register | |
| November 5, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning IranOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran | Iran | Federal Register | |
| October 9, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties linked to Hezbollah, IRGC, and Iraqi militias under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Iran, Iraq, LebanonHezbollah, IRGC, Iraqi militias | 8 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| October 9, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 92 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Russia-related Designation Removal | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 92 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| October 9, 2025 | Commerce (BIS) | BIS Entity List Addition | Commerce adds parties to the Entity List, including parties in Turkey and United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Additions to the Entity List | Turkey, United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| October 3, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to IraqOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0M; published January 29, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| October 1, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 43 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations and Designation Update | Iran, Turkey | 43 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 30, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning SyriaOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria | Syria | Federal Register | |
| September 29, 2025 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14353) concerning QatarOfficial title: Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| September 23, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties linked to IRGC and ISIS under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designation | Iran, United Arab EmiratesIRGC, ISIS | 8 | OFAC notice |
| September 18, 2025 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Houthis (Ansarallah) and Iraqi militiasOfficial title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations of Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali | Iraq, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah), Iraqi militias | Federal Register | |
| September 17, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to IraqOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0K; published January 27, 2026 | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| September 16, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 16 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Iran, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 16 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 16, 2025 | Commerce (BIS) | BIS Entity List Addition | Commerce adds 32 parties to the Entity List, including parties in Iran, Turkey, and United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Additions and Revisions to the Entity List | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 32 | Federal Register |
| September 11, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 33 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Belarus General License | United Arab Emirates, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 33 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 3, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 1 entry listed under Libya program authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Narcotics Designations; Global Magnitsky Designation Removal; Libya Designation Removal and Libya-related Update | Libya | 1 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| September 2, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 17 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, Iraq, United Arab Emirates | 17 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 21, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 22 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Belarus Designation Removals | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 22 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 14, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Bahrain, estimated at $500 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-47; published January 22, 2026 | Bahrain | Federal Register | |
| August 7, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 18 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran | 18 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| August 1, 2025 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Iraqi militiasOfficial title: Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designations of Kata'ib al-Imam Ali and Nasr Mohsen Ali Huthele | IraqIraqi militias | Federal Register | |
| July 31, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 6 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations | Iran | 6 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 30, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 147 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License | Iran, Iraq, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 147 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 25, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning LebanonOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| July 24, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Egypt, estimated at $4.67 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-93; published March 6, 2026 | Egypt | Federal Register | |
| July 22, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 7 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | United Arab Emirates, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 7 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 17, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to KuwaitOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-0O; published March 6, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| July 11, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Lebanon, estimated at $100 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-38; published March 6, 2026 | Lebanon | Federal Register | |
| July 9, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 12 entries listed under Iran and Iraq programs and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism, Iran-related Designations and Designations Removals; Iraq-related Designation Removals | Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 12 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 9, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 21 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism, Iran-related Designations and Designations Removals; Iraq-related Designation Removals | Iran, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 21 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| July 8, 2025 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Revocation | State Department revokes a terrorism designation concerning al-QaedaOfficial title: Revocation of the Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of al-Nusrah Front, Also Known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham | al-Qaeda | Federal Register | |
| July 3, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 37 parties linked to Hezbollah under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Iran-related Designations; Counter Narcotics Designations Removals | Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesHezbollah | 37 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 30, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 565 entries linked to IRGC listed under Iran and Syria programs and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Revocation of Syria Sanctions; Publication of Syria Frequently Asked Questions; Syria and Syria-related Designation Updates and Removals | Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 565 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 30, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $510 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-59; published January 26, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| June 30, 2025 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14312) concerning SyriaOfficial title: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions | Syria | Federal Register | |
| June 20, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 1 entry listed under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designations, Designation Updates, and Designation Removal | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 1 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 20, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 28 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related and Counter Terrorism Designations, Designation Updates, and Designation Removal | Iran, Turkey, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 28 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 12, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 2 parties linked to Iraqi militias under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Assesses a Civil Monetary Penalty against GVA Capital, Ltd. | Iraq, SyriaIraqi militias | 2 | OFAC notice |
| June 10, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 11 parties linked to Hamas under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations | Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, West Bank and GazaHamas | 11 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 6, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 37 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 37 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| June 4, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $325 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-30; published January 26, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| June 4, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning Iran, Libya, and YemenOfficial title: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats | Iran, Libya, Yemen | Federal Register | |
| May 15, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Delisting | OFAC removes 2 entries linked to Hezbollah listed under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Removals; Issuance of New Russia-related General License; Publication of Updated Russia-related Frequently Asked Question | LebanonHezbollah | 2 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 15, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 4 parties linked to Hezbollah under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Removals; Issuance of New Russia-related General License; Publication of Updated Russia-related Frequently Asked Question | Iran, LebanonHezbollah | 4 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 14, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 15 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related Designations | IranIRGC | 15 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 13, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 18 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Iran-related Designations | Iran | 18 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 12, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 3 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation and Iran-related Designations | Iran | 3 | OFAC notice |
| May 12, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $130 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-25; published January 26, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 12, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to United Arab Emirates, estimated at $1.32 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-118; published January 26, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Federal Register | |
| May 12, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Determination or Waiver | President issues a determination concerning IranOfficial title: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 | Iran | Federal Register | |
| May 9, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning IraqOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq | Iraq | Federal Register | |
| May 8, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 19 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran | 19 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| May 7, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning YemenOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen | Yemen | Federal Register | |
| May 7, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning SyriaOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria | Syria | Federal Register | |
| May 2, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $3.50 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-33; published January 15, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| April 30, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates | 8 | OFAC notice |
| April 30, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $425 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-07; published January 15, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| April 29, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 12 parties linked to IRGC under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab EmiratesIRGC | 12 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 28, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 6 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Update; Iran-related Designation Update | Lebanon, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 6 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 22, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 15 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 15 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 17, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 4 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Counter Terrorism General License | YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 4 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 16, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 12 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Publication of Updated Iran Shipping Advisory | Iran | 12 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 14, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $180 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-28; published January 12, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| April 10, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 39 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 39 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 9, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 6 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Narcotics, Non-Proliferation, and Iran-related Designations | Iran | 6 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 3, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $400 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-129; published January 12, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| April 2, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 1 party under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Update; Russia-related Designation Removal; Reports for Licensing Activities Undertaken Pursuant to the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSRA) | Iran, Turkey | 1 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| April 1, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 8 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 28, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 8 parties linked to Hezbollah under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Administrative List Updates: Addition of Secondary Sanctions Information | Lebanon, TurkeyHezbollah | 8 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 28, 2025 | Commerce (BIS) | BIS Entity List Addition | Commerce adds 70 parties to the Entity List, including parties in Iran and United Arab EmiratesOfficial title: Additions and Modifications to the Entity List | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 70 | Federal Register |
| March 26, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Qatar, estimated at $1.96 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-16; published January 12, 2026 | Qatar | Federal Register | |
| March 20, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 22 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations; Publication of Final Rule to Extend Recordkeeping Requirements | Iran | 22 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 20, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $100 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-124; published January 16, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Federal Register | |
| March 13, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 31 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 31 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 7, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning IranOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran | Iran | Federal Register | |
| March 5, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 9 parties linked to Houthis (Ansarallah) under counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Cyber-related Designations; Counter Terrorism Designations and Designation Update; Issuance of Amended Counter Terrorism General Licenses and New Frequently Asked Question | Iran, Oman, YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | 9 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| March 5, 2025 | State Department | FTO or SDGT Designation | State Department terrorism designation concerning Houthis (Ansarallah)Official title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Ansarallah | YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | Federal Register | |
| February 28, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $676 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-26; published February 2, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 28, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $2.04 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 25-34; published February 2, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 28, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $295 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-38; published February 2, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 26, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 6 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related Designations | Iran | 6 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| February 24, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 35 parties under Iran program authoritiesOfficial title: Iran-related Designations | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 35 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| February 20, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Notice or Proclamation | President issues a notice concerning LibyaOfficial title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya | Libya | Federal Register | |
| February 7, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $660 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-104; published January 16, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 7, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Israel, estimated at $6.75 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-13; published January 16, 2026 | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 6, 2025 | Treasury (OFAC) | OFAC Designation | OFAC designates 14 parties under Iran program and counterterrorism authoritiesOfficial title: Counter Terrorism Designations; Iran-related Designations; RSS Feed Retirement | Iran, United Arab Emirates | 14 | Treasury press release · OFAC notice |
| February 6, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Kuwait, estimated at $1.00 billionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-113; published January 13, 2026 | Kuwait | Federal Register | |
| February 6, 2025 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14203) concerning IsraelOfficial title: Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court | Israel | Federal Register | |
| February 4, 2025 | The White House | Presidential Memorandum | President issues a memorandum concerning IRGCOfficial title: National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2 | IranIRGC | OFAC notice | |
| February 4, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Egypt, estimated at $304 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-100; published January 13, 2026 | Egypt | Federal Register | |
| February 4, 2025 | Defense (DSCA) | Major Arms Sale Notification | DSCA notifies Congress of a proposed sale to Egypt, estimated at $625 millionOfficial title: Arms Sales NotificationTransmittal 24-50; published January 13, 2026 | Egypt | Federal Register | |
| February 4, 2025 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14199) concerning Israel and West Bank and GazaOfficial title: Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reevaluating United States Support to All International Organizations | Israel, West Bank and Gaza | Federal Register | |
| January 22, 2025 | The White House | Executive Order | President issues an executive order (EO 14175) concerning Houthis (Ansarallah)Official title: Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization | YemenHouthis (Ansarallah) | Federal Register |
Totals
- 235Actions recorded
- 1,927SDN entries added in 98 OFAC actions
- 710SDN entries removed in 17 OFAC actions
- 10State FTO and SDGT notices
- 31Presidential documents
- 3BIS Entity List rules
- 76Arms sale notifications, $83.68 billion estimated
May 2026 was the busiest month, with 22 actions
- Treasury (OFAC)
- State Department
- White House
- Commerce (BIS)
- Defense (DSCA)
Source: Federal Register, OFAC Recent Actions; compiled by the Middle East Forum through October 13, 2026.
Monthly counts and running total
| Month | Treasury (OFAC) | State Department | White House | Commerce (BIS) | Defense (DSCA) | Month total | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 38 |
| May 2025 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 51 |
| June 2025 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 61 |
| July 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 195 |
| July 2026 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 212 |
| August 2026 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 221 |
| September 2026 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 230 |
| October 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 235 |
By Country
Cite as: Middle East Forum, Executive Actions Chronology, accessed October 13, 2026, https://actions.meforum.org/