The report cautions that financial institutions should supplement all sanctions risk mitigation strategies to ensure that cryptocurrencies are not being used to transact with sanctioned countries.

On November 28, OFAC took action against two Iranian individuals, Ali Khorashadizadeh and Mohammad Ghorbaniyan, for their alleged role facilitating payment ...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), together with other federal partners, issued a joint advisory on April 7, 2026 warning of ongoing Iranian‑affiliated cyber activity targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, including the energy, water, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

Events in the Middle East are a sharp reminder that geopolitical instability can quickly disrupt supply chains and escalate cyber risks.