US Treasury lifts some sanctions on Iran-linked targets

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department announced it has lifted some sanctions tied to Iran. The decision was disclosed through an official Treasury notice, though the department has not specified which sectors, entities or activities the measures previously covered. Treasury has previously granted exemptions and general licenses for transactions involving Iran under several programs, allowing limited activity in areas such as humanitarian trade and other authorized categories. Officials did not state whether the latest action is connected to nuclear talks or any other diplomatic track between Washington and Tehran. The move comes against the backdrop of a broader U.S. sanctions architecture that remains largely in place against Iran, including restrictions tied to Tehran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development and support for armed groups in the Middle East. Further details, including the scope of the lifted measures and any conditions attached, were expected to be released by the Treasury Department. The Treasury announcement indicated that Washington will continue to manage its sanctions tools as part of its overall Middle East policy.