US Imposes Sanctions on Egyptian Bank's UAE Branches Citing Iran Ties

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Published: 2026-08-28
Category: world
Source: Iran International English (citing Financial Times)
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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned the UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr, cutting them off from the U.S. financial system. This action, part of Washington's "Economic D-Day" campaign, targets alleged dealings with Iran. The move restricts the bank's ability to conduct dollar transactions, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran.

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