FIRMCY Insights

9 EU added

9 added, 19 removed on the sanctions lists on 6 August 2026.

The bulk landed in the EU's Iran programme (EU-IRN, 10 entries).

Top country by count: Iran (13 entries).

New designations or delistings require immediate screening against the affected list. Match any new designations against existing client and beneficial-owner files; for delistings, complete the no-longer-designated review in your case file.

Source: https://firm.cy/sanctions-updates/2026-08-06

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Published 6 August 2026 · Change log
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