Claimed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (US Military)
The sanctions designations are officially confirmed; their practical impact may be limited as Iran has developed alternative payment mechanisms and bilateral currency arrangements since 2018.
Treasury's OFAC published the full designation list on April 3. SWIFT confirmed in a statement that it was complying with U.S. sanctions and suspending access for designated institutions. This is consistent with maximum-pressure precedents from 2018-2020.