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What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War

Wednesday, August 26, 2026


Bank Melli, Iran's largest lender, operates under existing U.S. sanctions that restrict its foreign operations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that all foreign branches of the bank must be shut down.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/world/europe/iran-melli-bank-us-sanctions.html

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