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US Treasury chief meets with global banks on Iran oil sanctions

  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a partnership with international banks to limit Iran's financial access on Wednesday.
  • The Treasury Department's OFAC implemented sanctions against several entities for aiding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.
  • Bessent emphasized a commitment to combating various illicit finance challenges, including drug trafficking and human trafficking, and improving private sector collaboration through the Iran Maximum Pressure and Counter Terrorism program.
  • Doug Quets expressed gratitude for Bessent's recognition of his son during sanctions announcements, highlighting increasing U.S. Agency efforts against drug cartels and support for families affected by crime.
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Father of Marine vet murdered in Mexico praises Trump admin sanctions on Sinaloa cartel: 'Palpable' momentum

The father of slain Marine veteran Nicholas Quets reacted to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioning his son's name in announcing sanctions against the Sinaloa cartel.

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US Treasury chief meets with global banks on Iran oil sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with banks and law enforcement to discuss sanctions on Iran's oil exports funding militant groups. He warned institutions about Iran's covert banking network.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Rolls Out Debilitating Financial Strike Against Iran, Houthis

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a partnership to block Iran’s access to the global financial system.

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Bessent Pushes Banks for Help Enforcing Maximum Pressure on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told officials from some of the world’s biggest banks that their help is a vital part of the Trump administration’s push to ratchet up economic pressure on Iran.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Consults Global Banks on Iranian Oil Sanctions

Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, met with representatives of 16 global banks and federal law enforcement agencies to discuss U.S. sanctions policies against the Iranian regime, particularly efforts to reduce Iran’s oil exports. He also hinted at the possibility of increased sanctions against Tehran. On Wednesday, April 2, in Washington, D.C., Bessent announced that the Trump administration is exerting maximum pressure on the Iranian r…

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NEWS: US Treasury seeks ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran shadow banking system - AML Intelligence

This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post NEWS: US Treasury seeks ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran shadow banking system appeared first on AML Intelligence.

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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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