OFAC FAQ #669 · Iran Sanctions
Does E.O. 13871 expand upon existing sanctions relating to trade with Iran in certain raw and semi-finished metals, such as aluminum and steel?
OFAC's answer
Yes. [E.O. 13871](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/14146/download?inline) expands upon existing sanctions under section 1245 of IFCA on the sale, supply, or transfer, directly or indirectly, to or from Iran of certain materials, including raw and semi-finished metals such as aluminum and steel, as described in subsections 1245(a)(l)(B) or (C) of IFCA. In addition, E.O. 13871 explicitly targets the iron and copper sectors of Iran.