U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that a large bank will be sanctioned on Monday as part of the U.S. strategy against Iran, following a series of economic measures implemented since the Mideast conflict began in February.

US · 2026-09-11

1. Step 1 · The triggerThe U.S. Treasury announces sanctions on a large bank to disrupt Iranian financial flows.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onTurkey's largest bank and Dubai branches of Egypt's second-largest bank face direct restrictions, limiting their ability to process USD transactions.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youCross-border payment channels for US SMEs with exposure to these banks or regions become slower, riskier, and more expensive, increasing compliance and operational costs.

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