Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Aliases
Hafez ASSAD
Nationality
Syria
DoB
04 Dec 2001
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
Authority
US
Program
Executive Order 13894 of October 14, 2019 Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria
Regime
OFAC country specific
Target State
Syria
Measures
Blocking Property, Suspending Entry
Official Information
On October 14, 2019, by Executive Order 13894, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to Syria. ...
Additional Details
SDN
Program URL
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/05/2020-12200/syria-related-sanctions-regulations