Publication of Syrian Sanctions Regulations Web General License 25
Summary
This regulation from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) publishes General License 25, which allows certain limited financial transactions with Syria under strict conditions. The license provides exceptions to broader U.S. sanctions on Syria, permitting specific activities that would otherwise be prohibited.
Key Points
- 1OFAC is formally publishing General License 25, which permits certain activities involving Syria that are normally banned by U.S. sanctions
- 2The license allows specific financial and business transactions to proceed without requiring companies to apply for individual permission first
- 3This applies mainly to banks, financial institutions, and businesses that conduct international transactions
- 4Companies and individuals must still follow all other Syria sanctions rules and are not permitted to do business that isn't explicitly allowed under this license
- 5The regulation went into effect on August 13, 2025
Impact Assessment
If you are a financial institution or exporter, this means you may conduct specific limited transactions with Syria that would otherwise be prohibited, but only if you strictly follow the conditions outlined in General License 25.
International
Moderate
Key Dates
August 13, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations Web General License 1
Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 129
Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 13O
Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 132
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.