High Priority
BLOCK
UN - Iraq
Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
About This List
UN Iraq sanctions, administered by the United Nations Security Council under resolutions targeting the former Saddam Hussein regime, designates 75 individuals and entities whose assets must be frozen during cross-border payment screening and trade finance review.
Detailed Information
UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List includes all individuals and entities subject to sanctions measures imposed by the UN Security Council. This master list consolidates designations from multiple sanctions committees, including those targeting ISIL/Al-Qaida (Resolution 1267), the Taliban (Resolution 1988), as well as country-specific regimes for North Korea, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and others. All UN Member States are legally obligated to implement these sanctions.
Measures typically include asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes. The list is maintained by the UN Secretariat and updated as sanctions committees make new designations or de-listings. Inclusion requires a formal proposal from a Member State and consensus within the relevant committee. Each sanctioned entry includes identifying information, reasons for listing, and applicable measures.
Access the official list at: UN SC Consolidated List. For questions: sc-sanctionslists@un.org.
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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Search UN: IraqDisclaimer: 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.