US Treasury sanctions three Iranian currency‑exchange firms
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 20:36 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on three Iranian exchange companies for allegedly facilitating illicit financial flows to Iran’s nuclear program. The move blocks the firms from accessing the U.S. financial system and freezes any assets under U.S. jurisdiction. The agency cited the firms’ role in circumventing existing sanctions.
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