Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Projected OFAC Guidance
Expected date for the first set of General Licenses related to humanitarian and civil trade.
Policy U-Turn Confirmed
Major news outlets report a fundamental shift in the Trump administration's Iran strategy.
Swiss Channel Activation
Switzerland begins facilitating higher-level diplomatic exchanges regarding frozen assets.
Initial Contacts
Reports of low-level meetings between US and Iranian representatives in Muscat.
A sudden shift in US policy toward Iran, driven by back-channel diplomacy, signals a potential easing of the long-standing 'maximum pressure' campaign. This pivot creates immediate compliance challenges for financial institutions and legal teams navigating a volatile and rapidly changing sanctions landscape.