The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report covering the U.S. government's recent designation of eight criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). On February 6, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio identified six Mexico-based cartels, along with MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, under Executive Order 14157. The designations, which took effect on February 20, 2025, aim to eliminate these groups’ influence in the U.S. and enhance enforcement measures.

OFSI updated its guidance on the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, changing "Import Case Management System" to "Apply for an import licence" to reflect the new service name.

OFSI updated its guidance on the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, changing "Import Case Management System" to "Apply for an import licence" to reflect the new service name.

Canada's Global Affairs issued a backgrounder on the sanctioning of three Iranian individuals and four entities for supporting the IRGC’s weapons production and sales, including to Russia for use in Ukraine. The sanctions prohibit dealings with them and render them inadmissible to Canada.

Canada's Global Affairs issued a backgrounder on the sanctioning of 13 Myanmar officials and three military entities for undermining peace, security, and human rights. The sanctions prohibit dealings with them and render them inadmissible to Canada.

OFSI updated the page navigation for its Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 guidance but made no material changes to the text.

Global Affairs issued an explainer on new sanctions against seven individuals and three entities linked to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations. The sanctions impose an asset freeze, dealings prohibition, and entry ban on those supporting violence and instability in Sudan, including military leaders, intelligence officials, a weapons manufacturer, a financial institution, and a front company.

The UK ECJU updated guidance for exporters on Russian sanctions evasion, clarifying risk levels in export licence assessments for Common High Priority List items with uncertain end-use or diversion risks.

OFSI updated contact details for DBT’s trade sanctions licensing bodies, including OTSI. It also adjusted the 'Iran (human rights)' regime reference to 'Iran' regime.

The State Department issued a fact sheet detailing sanctions on eight entities trading in Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals and identifying eight vessels as blocked property under E.O. 13846, targeting Iran’s illicit oil exports funding destabilizing activities.