United Arab Emirates & United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control
15 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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Regulatory
United Arab Emirates: The UAE's financial system integrity is questioned due to Shelbit's operations, though VARA's action shows regulatory response.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC designated Shelbit, Kayvanpour, and Tether (cryptocurrency), adding them to the SDN list and freezing their U.S. assets.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: The UAE, a major trading partner, has suspended trade with Iran and is a target of sanctions for hosting networks. It faces pressure to comply with US demands.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC sanctioned nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels, and suspended general licences, enforcing the expanded sanctions.
Aug 24, 2026 · 58 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: Four sanctioned entities and several front companies used in the smuggling network are based in the United Arab Emirates, impacting its financial and trade reputation.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control is the specific agency within the United States — United States Department of the Treasury that announced and implemented these sanctions.
Jun 05, 2026 · 16 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: Hosts sanctioned entities; may face secondary sanctions risk.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: Designates entities and enforces sanctions.
Jul 24, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, another Gulf ally, also requested the U.S. to postpone military action and has proactively struck Iran at least once, asserting its right to self-defense against regional threats.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: The UAE is a major oil exporter that has rerouted shipments via Fujairah to avoid the strait. It faces regional tensions and has suspended financial transactions with Iran.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC sanctions entities and vessels involved in Iran's shipping network.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: UAE-based entities were targeted in sanctions, affecting its financial sector.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC implements sanctions, targeting Iranian financial networks.
Jul 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: The UAE condemned Iran's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, calling them a sign of Tehran's inability to de-escalate.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: Issued the revocation notice for the oil license.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: The UAE president spoke with the Emir of Qatar, indicating its interest in regional stability and diplomatic efforts.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control>>>, part of the United States>>> Department of the Treasury, added an Iran>>>-based procurement network to its Specially Designated Nationals List.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control is the US government agency responsible for implementing and enforcing sanctions, and it is proposed to issue temporary waivers for Iran's oil sector.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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