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US releases new Iran-related sanctions

Middle East Eye21 October 2026, 18:07 UTCIran

US releases new Iran-related sanctions The US Treasury released new Iran-related sanctions on Wednesday, targeting five individuals, four entities, and nine vessels, including a Panama- and Greek-based law firm, according to a statement on the department's website. A US financial crimes enforcement network has also issued an administrative subpoena to advance an investigation into a Greek bank's alleged ties to Iran, the statement added.

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