President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to counter Iran's "malign regional influence." The Order targeted Iran's support for terrorism and its pursuit of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic weapons.

OFAC updated a general license to authorize certain activities in order to wind down the operations or existing contracts with specific entities.

OFAC issued a new FAQ concerning implementation of sanctions related to two Russia-related pipeline projects under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.

OFAC extended certain authorized activities involving an entity designated under Iran-related sanctions.

International trade associations developed a "Master Regulatory Reporting Agreement" to "simplify reporting across different European Union regulatory regimes."

The DOJ charged an Indonesian citizen and three Indonesian companies for exporting goods to a designated Iranian entity.

OFAC issued a Finding of Violation to a U.S. aviation company that engaged with a designated Iranian commercial airline in violation of the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations.

The CFTC final rule amendments incorporating staff guidance on CPO and CTA registration and reporting requirements were published in the Federal Register.

The CFTC added 21 non-registered foreign entities to its Registration Deficient List.

The CFTC adopted final rule amendments that incorporate CFTC staff guidance on CPO and CTA registration and reporting requirements.