U.S. Treasury Department

Rule Changes

Reportedly pressing Iraq to close border crossings with Iran

Iraq's Al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran remained closed on October 31, about ten days after Baghdad ordered it shut. Maysan's provincial council gave the federal government three days from October 25 to reopen it. That deadline passed on Thursday, October 29, without a reopening.

Updated Oct 31

Rule Changes

Issued the general license easing Russian diesel sanctions

The first Russian diesel cargo under Trump's deal is at sea. The tanker Agioi Fanendes left Primorsk on October 22 with about 40,000 metric tons, roughly 298,000 barrels, and lists New York as its destination, with arrival expected in early November.

Updated Oct 27