Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses by the Government of Iran and Taking Certain Other Actions
Blocks Property and Imposes Visa Sanctions on Iran Abusers
What it does
Agencies must block listed persons' U.S. property, bar transactions, and implement visa sanctions.
Real-world impact
- Freezes assets of listed individuals and related organizations in the United States.
- Prohibits donations, payments, and other financial transactions with blocked persons.
- Allows visa bans for persons responsible for serious human rights abuses.
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Summary
This order blocks property in the United States and bars transactions involving people responsible for serious human rights abuses linked to the Government of Iran since June 12, 2009. It freezes assets of listed individuals and others who assist or are controlled by them.
It affects U.S. citizens, residents, businesses, and anyone in the United States by prohibiting transfers, donations, or payments to blocked persons, and by enabling visa bans.
The Treasury and State Departments are directed to implement the asset blocks, impose visa restrictions, and issue rules to carry out the order.
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