By The Data Nerd, Founder & Compliance Engineer ·
OFAC-Sanctioned Entities in Iraq
Program: Iraq Sanctions Regulations (31 CFR 575), UNSC resolutions
Designations: ~100 designations
Iraq faces UN-mandated sanctions targeting ISIL and associated individuals and entities, plus terrorism-related designations. Not a comprehensive program - targeted measures only.
Notable sanctioned entities
ISIL-related designations, terrorism financiers, militia-linked entities
Screen counterparties linked to Iraq (free, no API key)
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=iraq"Free tier: 5 checks/day by IP. Real OFAC SDN data, refreshed daily.
What this means for your AI agent
- Pre-transaction screening required: Every counterparty linked to Iraq must be screened against the OFAC SDN list before payment.
- Strict liability: Even unintentional transactions with sanctioned Iraq entities incur penalties of $356,571 per violation.
- Audit trail: Log every screening with timestamp, subject, result, and list version for compliance evidence.
- Enhanced due diligence: Counterparties with Iraq nexus require documented screening and risk assessment.
Penalties
OFAC civil penalties: $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater. Each payment to a sanctioned Iraq entity is a separate violation. Willful violations carry up to $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
Frequently asked questions
Are all transactions with Iraq prohibited?
Not all — but specific entities are. Iraq faces UN-mandated sanctions targeting ISIL and associated individuals and entities, plus terrorism-related designations. Not a comprehensive program - targeted measures only. Screen every counterparty against the OFAC SDN list before transacting.
How many Iraq entities are sanctioned?
Approximately ~100 designations under the Iraq Sanctions Regulations program. Use sanctionsai.dev to check any counterparty in real time.
What is the penalty for violating sanctions on this country?
$356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value (civil); $20 million and 30 years (criminal, willful violations).
How do I screen for sanctioned entities?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: GET /sanctions?name=&wallet=&country= returns matches with confidence scores in under 100ms.