The United States has removed sanctions from three entities linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to reports. The move comes amid indications of possible progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
The United States has removed sanctions from three entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a move confirmed by the US Treasury website this afternoon. The Treasury's official notice, posted at around 17:07 Jerusalem, states that 25 Iran-related sanctions have been cancelled, including the three IRGC-linked entities. The initial report of the three entities' removal, first carried by Reuters, was followed by the broader confirmation of the 25 sanctions cancellation.
This development marks a significant shift in US policy toward Iran, which has maintained a broad sanctions regime targeting the IRGC's financial and military infrastructure. The timing coincides with ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, though the IRGC has previously threatened to halt negotiations over alleged ceasefire violations, as The Zioneer reported on June 28. The IRGC's recent posture has included a transition to highest combat readiness and threats against Gulf states hosting US forces, as documented in The Zioneer's coverage throughout June and July.
The specific identities of the three IRGC-linked entities and the effective date of the sanctions removal have not been disclosed. The full implications for US-Israel relations and regional stability remain uncertain, as the IRGC continues to operate under a declared 'negotiating under fire' doctrine.
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