US Sanctions 35 Entities Over Iran 'Shadow Banking' Network
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 20:39 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English, Middle East Eye
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 35 entities linked to Iran's shadow banking network. Reuters reports that the sanctions are aimed at disrupting Tehran's ability to evade international sanctions.
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