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US plans to sanction another bank in its attempt to curb Iran's transactions, says Bessent
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · Middle East
The U.S. is preparing to sanction another banking entity, intensifying its strategy to limit Iran's financial operations. The Treasury Secretary seeks international support at the G20 to economically isolate the Islamic Republic.
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