US Treasury targets A7 network over Iran sanctions evasion
On 1 October 2026 the US Treasury moved against the Russia-linked A7 network, saying parts of it helped move money in ways that evaded Iran sanctions.
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On 1 October 2026 the US Treasury moved against the Russia-linked A7 network, saying parts of it helped move money in ways that evaded Iran sanctions. The action included designating it as a transnational criminal organisation and a proposed FinCEN rule on fund transfers involving A7 sub-agents.
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United States Department of the Treasury
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- 1.US targets Iran auto, rail and metals sectors in new sanctions blitzIran International · verified
- 2.Operation Economic Outcast Takes Unprecedented Action Against Sanctions Evasion Network Used by IranUS Department of the Treasury · verified
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Factrail. (2026). US Treasury targets A7 network over Iran sanctions evasion. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/us-designates-a7-network-under-iran-sanctions-action-2026-10-01
https://factrail.ai/facts/us-designates-a7-network-under-iran-sanctions-action-2026-10-01
Accessed 19 October 2026.
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