US sanctions Turkish bank, calling it a ‘critical financial lifeline’ for Iran
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- The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Turkish bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi.
- Washington accused the bank of facilitating Iran’s movement of oil revenues from China to Turkey.
- The Treasury also said the bank provided services to Iranian financial entities.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, a Turkish bank that the US Treasury described as a “critical financial lifeline” for Iran.
The Treasury accused the bank of enabling Iranian efforts to move oil revenues from China to Turkey. It also said the bank offered services to Iranian financial entities.
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