"A large bank" will be sanctioned by the U.S. next week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
"We're going to do it on Monday because we want to honor the memory of our fallen citizens on 9/11. But watch this space on Monday," Bessent said during an appearance on "Real America's Voice," without naming the financial institution nor the country.
The announcement come after Trump's administration sanctioned the Dubai branches of the second largest bank in Egypt which is believed to have given Iranians $1.8 billion of funds. According to Bessent, Turkey's largest bank "that had been giving to the Iranians" will also be closed.
Since the Mideast conflict began in February, the U.S. implemented a series of economic measures against Iran, including sanctions. However, the Trump administration escalated its pressure last month via what Bessent called "Operation Economic Outcast," which imposed sanctions on almost 60 entities, vessels and individuals. The scope of secondary sanctions were also expanded on those involve in business with Iran in industries including shipping and technology.
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