Sanctions: Ordinance against Iran amended

Switzerland SECO Sanctions

Published March 10th, 2026

Detected March 10th, 2026

Summary

Switzerland's Federal Department of Economic Affairs amended annexes to the ordinance on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran, effective March 10, 2026. The content of the list of goods in annex 3 was also completed. These amendments update existing sanctions measures.

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What changed

On March 9, 2026, the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs (EAER) amended Annexes 12, 13, and 14 of the Ordinance on Measures Against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Additionally, the list of goods in Annex 3 of the ordinance was updated. These amendments are effective at 11:00 PM on March 10, 2026, and modify existing sanctions against Iran.

Entities involved in trade with Iran, particularly those dealing with goods listed in Annex 3, must review the updated annexes to ensure compliance with the amended sanctions. Failure to comply with these measures may result in penalties. Regulated parties should verify their current operations against the revised lists to avoid violations.

What to do next

Review updated Annexes 12, 13, and 14 of the Ordinance on Measures Against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Verify compliance of current operations against the updated list of goods in Annex 3.
Ensure adherence to all amended sanctions measures against Iran.

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Third party communication Published on 10 March 2026

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Bern, 10.03.2026 — On 9 March 2026 the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has amended annexes 12, 13 and 14 of the ordinance on measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In addition, the content of the list of goods in annex 3 of the ordinance has been completed. The measures come into force at 11:00 pm on 10 March 2026.

Massnahmen gegenüber der Islamischen Republik Iran