; (B) the nature of the transaction; (C) whether the transaction is part of a pattern of conduct; (D) the nexus between the transaction and a person subject to sanctions under this Act; and (E) the impact of the transaction on the objectives of this Act. (14) United States person The term United States person means— (A) any citizen or national of the United States; (B) any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; (C) any entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States (including a foreign branch of such an entity)