US sanctions Turkish bank for facilitating financial transactions for Iran

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US sanctions Turkish bank for facilitating financial transactions for Iran

⚡ Markets: Negative for the Turkish lira (USDTRY) and the country's banking sector due to increased risk of secondary sanctions and scrutiny of its financial system. Highlights ongoing US efforts to enforce Iran sanctions.USDTRY

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on Türkiye's Golden Global Bank, accusing it of being a "critical financial lifeline" for Iran. The bank allegedly facilitated millions of dollars in transactions for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other designated entities.

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Non-West Ind.Al Jazeera — US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat

Google Non-WestGoogle News (Arab world) — الخزانة الأمريكية تفرض عقوبات على بنك جولدن جلوبال فى تركيا بسبب إيران

Primary sourceUS Treasury — Treasury Severs Iranian Regime’s Financial Lifelines in Türkiye

Primary sourceUS OFAC (sanctions) — Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Iran-related General License

Primary sourceUS OFAC (sanctions) — OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Executive Order 13902 of January 10, 2020 (“Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Se

RegionalTimes of Israel — US slaps sanctions on Turkish bank, calling it ‘critical financial lifeline’ for Iran

Google Non-WestGoogle News (Israel) — סנקציות על בנק טורקי שסייע לאיראן: ״נקבור את ראש הנחש״

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