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Is Iran sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Iran is subject to comprehensive sanctions under the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). Iran is subject to comprehensive US sanctions. Nearly all transactions involving Iran are prohibited. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Iran, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Iran transactions
Under OFAC strict liability, US persons and entities — including AI agents operating on behalf of US persons — are prohibited from transacting with sanctioned parties in Iran regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Iran counterparties instantly
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=iran"Free tier: 5 checks/day, no API key. Real OFAC data.
Coverage for Iran
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Iran entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR)
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Iran
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Iran?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Iran is subject to comprehensive US sanctions. Nearly all transactions involving Iran are prohibited. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Iran sanctions?
OFAC civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties can reach $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
How do I screen for sanctioned parties?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: send a GET request with a name, wallet, or country parameter. The API checks against the full OFAC SDN list in under 100ms.