26 more individuals and entities added to sanctions blacklist

The Donald Trump administration has added 16 individuals and 10 entities linked to Iran to its economic sanctions list in a new move.

Ambassador Arjan: In a new move, Donald Trump's administration added 16 individuals and 10 entities related to Iran to the list of economic sanctions.

The US Department of Treasury announced the imposition of new sanctions related to Iran against 16 individuals and 10 entities.

According to the report of the US Treasury Department website, Donald Trump's administration imposed new sanctions on Iran on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (23 Mehr 1405).

The published announcement did not provide more details about the identity of the sanctioned individuals and entities or the specific reasons for this action.

This action continues the US government's sanctions policy against Iran.

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In recent months, the American government has expanded the scope of sanctions related to Iran in the financial, oil, petrochemical, transportation and military equipment fields.

On September 29, 2026 (October 7, 1405), the US Treasury announced the sanctioning of 10 individuals and institutions in several countries for allegedly participating in the provision of weapons and parts needed by the Ministry of Defense and supporting the Iranian Armed Forces.

Many countries of the world have declared the unilateral US sanctions as illegal and have emphasized the continuation of trade with Iran.