High Priority BLOCK

State Dept - Nonproliferation Sanctions

Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen

161
Sanctioned Entities
High
Severity Level
BLOCK
Required Action
May 9
Last Updated 2026
About This List

State Department Nonproliferation Sanctions designate 161 foreign persons and entities penalized under US statutes targeting WMD, missile, and chemical-weapon proliferation activities, requiring transaction blocking and freezing during export-control compliance checks and trade finance screening.

Detailed Information

US State Department Nonproliferation Sanctions lists foreign entities sanctioned for engaging in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and related activities.

Sanctions are imposed under various U.S. nonproliferation statutes including the Iran Nonproliferation Act, Syria Nonproliferation Act, North Korea sanctions, Chemical and Biological Weapons Act, and Missile Technology Control Act.

Restrictions may include:

  • Ban on U.S. government procurement from sanctioned entities
  • Ban on U.S. government assistance to sanctioned entities
  • Prohibition on export licenses for items on the Munitions List
  • Denial of export licenses for dual-use items
  • Prohibition on loans or credits from U.S. financial institutions

Source: Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), U.S. Department of State

List Name State Dept: Nonproliferation Sanctions
Full Name State Dept - Nonproliferation Sanctions
Entity Count 161 entities
Severity Level High - Primary sanctions with blocking/freezing measures
Required Action BLOCK - Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
Last Updated May 9, 2026 at 06:30 UTC (4 hours ago)
Compliance Implications

This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.