# US Treasury sanctions Iran's automotive and rail sectors

Date: 2026

The [US Treasury](/organizations/us-treasury) announced sanctions on 1 October 2026 targeting Iranian automotive, rail, manufacturing and metals networks under its Operation Economic Outcast campaign. It also issued sectoral determinations covering the automotive and rail industries, extending US measures beyond oil and shipping.

## Sources

- https://cdn.iranintl.com/en/202610016404
- https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0643

## Methodology

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