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Treasury cracks down on Iran’s shadow banking web in a fresh sanctions sweep

Treasury escalated its campaign against Iran’s sanctions-evasion network by targeting offshore banks and shadow financiers it says have moved hundreds of millions of dollars through shell companies and foreign-exchange specialists. The move broadens the risk for anyone still helping Iran touch the international financial system.

Why it matters: Sanctions squeeze

First recorded Oct 15, 2026·Meaningfully updated 2 days ago

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Treasury cracks down on Iran’s shadow banking web in a fresh sanctions sweep

Treasury escalated its campaign against Iran’s sanctions-evasion network by targeting offshore banks and shadow financiers it says have moved hundreds of millions of dollars through shell companies and foreign-exchange specialists. The move broadens the risk for anyone still helping Iran touch the international financial system.

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