Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Hafez AL-ASSAD
Aliases
Hafez ASSAD
Nationality
Syria
DoB
2001-12-04
Address
Syria
Official reason
Among today’s actions, we are also designating Bashar al-Assad’s adult son Hafez al-Assad pursuant to E.O. 13894 Section 2(a)(ii). We will continue to hold Bashar al-Assad and his regime accountable for their atrocities, while keeping the memory of their victims alive.
Other Information
https://2017-2021.state.gov/syria-sanctions-designations/
Date of listing
2020-07-29
Program information
Authority
US
Program
Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions (PAARSS)
Regime
OFAC country specific
Target State
Syria
Measures
Blocking Property, Suspending Entry, Trade sanctions
Official Information
On June 30, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (E.O. of June 30, 2025) that removes U.S. sanctions on Syria, effective July 1, 2025. Sanctions will remain on Bashar al-Assad and his associates, human rights abusers, Captagon traffickers, persons linked to Syria's past proliferation activities, ISIS and Al-Qa'ida affiliates, and Iran an...
Additional Details
SDN
Program URL
https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/paarss