Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq
Blocks Property of People Threatening Iraq Stabilization Efforts
What it does
Federal agencies must block and freeze property and prohibit transactions with persons designated as threatening Iraq's stability.
Real-world impact
- Freezes and blocks assets of designated individuals or groups in U.S. control.
- Bans donations, funds, goods, or services to blocked people.
- Requires federal agencies to implement blocking measures and enforce prohibitions.
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Summary
This order blocks and freezes the property and financial interests of people who commit or pose a significant risk of violent acts that threaten the peace, stability, reconstruction, or humanitarian aid efforts in Iraq. The Treasury Secretary, working with the Secretaries of State and Defense, will identify and list those persons.
U.S. persons are banned from giving or receiving funds, goods, or services to blocked people, and any transactions or conspiracies to evade the rules are prohibited. Federal agencies must enforce the blocking measures and the Treasury may issue rules to carry out the order.
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