The US has imposed sanctions on the Russian payment network A7 for assisting Iran in evading restrictions. According to the US Treasury, from January 2025 to June 2026, more than $17 billion was processed through A7 subagents.

The Central Bank of Iran, the IRGC, and other sanctioned entities used A7 for international settlements, oil sales, and arms procurement.

FinCEN plans to prohibit US companies from making transfers through A7 subagents.