> (c) The prohibitions in subsections (a)–(b) of this section apply [...] notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit

> (c) The prohibitions in subsections (a)–(b) of this section apply [...] notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit granted prior to the effective date of this order. Page 1 of https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Documents/13884.pdf https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/... Kinda seems like there's no excuse for going about it this way.