OFAC Sanctions Target Iranian Officials and Crypto Exchanges
- On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned senior Iranian security figures.
- Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari was among those designated by OFAC for aiding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Babak Zanjani, a notable figure linked to financial misconduct, was also targeted in these sanctions.
- Two UK-registered crypto exchanges were sanctioned for their involvement with the IRGC and human rights abuses.
The sanctions by OFAC highlight efforts to curb financial networks supporting the IRGC and address human rights violations linked to digital asset platforms.
These actions underscore the U.S.’s commitment to targeting entities that facilitate illicit activities through crypto exchanges. The inclusion of high-profile individuals like Eskandar Momeni Kalagari and Babak Zanjani emphasizes the seriousness of these measures.
