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US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Fatima Hussein, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 30, 2026
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Key points Further details about the bank and the sanctions are expected to be announced this week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose sanctions on another bank in an effort to restrict Iran transactions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose sanctions on another bank in an effort to restrict Iran transactions. The move is part of a broader campaign to encourage countries to sever financial ties with Iran. Bessent will meet with counterparts from major economies to discuss the issue.
The sanctions are intended to increase economic pressure on Iran. Further details about the bank and the sanctions are expected to be announced this week. More information about the US plans and the campaign to isolate Iran economically is available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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