Notice
23 Sep 2025
wholesale clubs, regulation, foreign missions, business benefits, u.s.
🏬Wholesale Club Membership Benefits under Foreign Missions Act
The U.S. Department of State entered a public notice designating membership in wholesale club stores as a benefit for foreign missions under the Foreign Missions Act. This recognition aims to protect U.S. interests abroad and facilitate the acquisition of goods from these retail outlets for designated entities.
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Notice
23 Sep 2025
compliance, iran, luxury goods, u.s. department of state, wholesale clubs, foreign missions
🚫New Compliance Requirements for Iranian Mission Members in the U.S.
This notice outlines new designations under the Foreign Missions Act requiring the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to obtain Department of State approval for memberships at wholesale clubs and acquisition of luxury goods within the United States. The directive aims to enforce compliance and regulate foreign mission activities impacting local businesses.
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