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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries
Source: US Executive Office of the President Summary: This notice extends the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14105, targeting the threat posed by countries of concern advancing sensitive technologies critical for military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyber capabilities. It highlights risks from U.S. outbound investments, including intangible benefits, that may exacerbate these threats. The measure aligns with export control and technology protection frameworks to safeguard national security. The emergency is renewed for one year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Read full article → -
Updated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/1529
Source: DEU-Zoll updates Summary: The regulation on restrictive measures concerning the military support provided by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as by armed groups and organizations in the Middle East and the Red Sea region through Iran, and Iran’s actions undermining freedom of navigation in the Middle East, is available for download. Read full article → -
Updated version of Regulation (EU) No. 267/2012
Source: DEU-Zoll updates Summary: The regulation on restrictive measures against Iran is available for download. Read full article → -
Updated version of Regulation (EU) 2020/1998
Source: DEU-Zoll updates Summary: The Regulation on restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses is available for download. Read full article → -
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon
Source: US Executive Office of the President Summary: The notice extends the U.S. national emergency regarding Lebanon, originally declared in 2007, due to threats to national security and regional stability. It highlights Iran’s arms transfers to Hezbollah and efforts to undermine Lebanese sovereignty as key concerns. While not directly addressing export controls, the measure reinforces sanctions-related authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The extension signals continued U.S. restrictions on entities linked to destabilizing activities in Lebanon. Read full article → -
DGA delivers first NH90 Caïman Standard 2 helicopter to French Army special forces
Source: FRA-DGA updates Summary: On 30 July 2026, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) delivered the first NH90 Caïman Standard 2 helicopter to the special forces of the French Army. This upgraded version of the NH90 Caïman will equip the special forces with new operational capabilities tailored to their missions across all types of theaters. Read full article → -
Notices to exporters
Source: UK ECJU updates Summary: The UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) publishes notices to exporters detailing updates on export controls, including amendments to open general export licences, changes to the list of controlled goods, and updates on legislation and sanctions. The collection includes all notices published since January 2019, with archived notices available for earlier periods. Read full article → -
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
Source: US OFAC news Summary: The notice announces OFAC’s designation of individuals and entities to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under Executive Order 13902, blocking their U.S. property and prohibiting transactions with them. This action falls under U.S. sanctions programs, not export control legislation like ITAR or EAR. The designations are based on legal criteria tied to sanctions authorities, restricting U.S. persons from engaging with the listed parties. OFAC enforces these measures to address threats to national security or foreign policy. Read full article → -
Treasury Cracks Down on Global Networks Enabling Iran’s Mahan Air and IRGC
Source: US OFAC news Summary: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran for supporting the sanctioned Iranian airline Mahan Air and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These entities, including general sales agents for Mahan Air, facilitated the transport of weapons, operatives, and military equipment, as well as procurement and logistics for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. OFAC also sanctioned an IRGC-affiliated front company involved in military targeting and soliciting strike requests for U.S. targets in the Middle East. The designations aim to disrupt Iran’s destabilizing activities and deny the IRGC access to resources. The names of the sanctioned individuals and entities are listed on the OFAC website. Read full article → -
Sanctions enforcement action
Source: UK OFSI updates Summary: The press release outlines the roles of UK agencies in enforcing financial and trade sanctions, including monetary penalties, prosecutions, and disclosure notices. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) handles civil enforcement of financial sanctions, while the National Crime Agency (NCA) investigates criminal breaches. The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enforce trade sanctions. The document also references case studies, blog posts, and annual reviews highlighting enforcement actions. Names of sanctioned individuals or entities are listed in the original article on the UK OFSI website. Read full article →