US announces ‘economic onslaught’ against Iran

The Secretary further threatened ending access to the US dollar system for those laundering money for Iran, and warned countries not joining US sanctions would “share in the isolation” of Tehran.

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US Treasury takes new set of anti-Iran measures

The Treasury Department said Iran is “desperate” for foreign currency and is “losing substantial sums to corruption and mismanagement within the shadow banking system.”

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US Federal Reserve sends $500 million cash shipment to Iraq

"The US Federal Reserve sent a new shipment of $500 million in cash to the Central Bank of Iraq… the funds will be used for transactions related to travelers and foreign remittances, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Iraq," Iraqi state media reported, citing an official source.

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US slaps sanctions on Iranian ‘illicit’ shipping empire

The latest move adds 50 more individuals, entities, and vessels to previous sanctions, bringing the total to more than 200 assets within the so-called empire, the Treasury said.

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US Treasury grants Iran 60-day oil export license

“As part of the framework, Treasury has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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US to shut down Iranian airlines’ access to landing spots: Treasury

"Forming a Wall of Steel, the U.S. Naval Blockade has ensured a record low amount of Iranian crude on the water. We will also be shutting down both Iranian airlines’ access to landing spots, refueling, and ticket sales," said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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US sanctions Iraqi deputy oil minister for allegedly diverting funds to Iranian proxies

"Like a rogue gang, the Iranian regime is pillaging resources that rightfully belong to the Iraqi people," said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

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US sanctions three Iranian exchange houses

As a consequence of the sanctions, assets in the US owned 51 percent or more by those targeted are frozen, while US citizens are prohibited from dealing with them.

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US sanctions Chinese refinery, entities over Iranian ties

“These measures underscore the US commitment to disrupting Iran’s ability to fund terrorism, support proxy forces, and threaten regional stability,” said the US State Department.

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