# US Treasury targets A7 network over Iran sanctions evasion

Date: 2026

On 1 October 2026 the [US Treasury](/organizations/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.

## Sources

- https://cdn.iranintl.com/en/202610016404
- https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0644

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/us-designates-a7-network-under-iran-sanctions-action-2026-10-01
