OFAC Issues GL, FAQ For Exports of Educational Services to Iran
The Office of Foreign Assets Control on Oct. 29 issued an Iran-related general license related to exports of “educational services” and released a new frequently asked question. General License M authorizes U.S. “academic institutions” to export “additional services” to Iranian…
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students who meet certain conditions, including those who have been granted a nonimmigrant visa by the State Department, OFAC said. The license authorizes exports of a range of educational courses -- including material related so humanities, law, business, technology and science -- to students who cannot be in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. OFAC said it also authorizes “the exportation of certain software to facilitate the participation of certain Iranian students in certain online educational activities.” The actions are authorized through 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sept. 1, 2021.