Türkiye has ordered the freeze of assets belonging to dozens of Iranian entities, including the Atomic Energy Organization and several banks, on October 1st, 2025, in coordination with recent U.S. sanctions. This action represents a significant escalation in pressure on Iran's nuclear program. President Erdogan's directive, announced on October 1st between 10:06 PM and 10:35 PM UTC, targets entities linked to Iran's uranium enrichment activities. The move follows the United States' reimposition of snapback sanctions on 44 Iranian entities involved in nuclear, missile, and military programs earlier on October 1st, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The asset freeze by Türkiye aligns with the U.S. objective to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. This development occurs amidst heightened regional tensions and Iran's ongoing challenges with a severe water and energy crisis, as previously assessed by ISW-CTP.
