Sep 4, 2026CONTEXT
U.S. Sanctions Turkish Bank Accused of Supporting Iran's Financial Network
United States Department of the Treasury sanctioned Türkiye-based Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi and two subsidiaries as a follow-up action under its economic pressure campaign against Iran. U.S. authorities accused the bank of facilitating Iranian oil-revenue transfers and financial activity linked to the IRGC-Quds Force; the bank denied the allegations.
Sources
- US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on IranReutersENNews article
- Treasury Severs Iranian Regime’s Financial Lifelines in TürkiyeUnited States Department of the TreasuryENPress release
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