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Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties
Friday, August 28, 2026
The U.S. Treasury Department is moving to sanction a United Arab Emirates branch of Banque Misr, an Egyptian bank, based on allegations that it processed approximately 1.8 billion dollars over two years for roughly 100 companies potentially connected to Iran's financial network, according to Treasury statements.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/28/treasury-uae-banque-misr-sanctions-iran.html
