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Is Iraq sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Iraq is subject to legacy sanctions under the Iraq Sanctions Regulations. Iraq has legacy sanctions from the Saddam Hussein era, mostly lifted but with residual restrictions. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Iraq, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Iraq 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 Iraq regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Iraq counterparties instantly
curl "https://sanctionsai.dev/sanctions?country=iraq"Free tier: 5 checks/day, no API key. Real OFAC data.
Coverage for Iraq
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Iraq entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Iraq Sanctions Regulations
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Iraq
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Iraq?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Iraq has legacy sanctions from the Saddam Hussein era, mostly lifted but with residual restrictions. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Iraq 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.