U.S. Sanctions VTB Bank for Aiding Iran’s Sanctions Evasion
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What happened
The United States sanctioned VTB Bank, one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, for helping Iran evade sanctions and sustain its support for terrorism. VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in Iranian assets. The United States remains steadfast in cutting off […]
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- U.S. Sanctions VTB Bank for Aiding Iran’s Sanctions EvasionUS State Department