Treasury penalizes Turkish lender for aiding Iran's oil revenue conversion
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi, a Turkish institution, for allegedly facilitating Iran's conversion of oil revenues from China into cash and gold. The action is part of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's 'Operation Economic Outcast' aimed at cutting off Iran's financial lifelines. The bank is accused of knowingly offering services to Iranian entities already under U.S. sanctions.
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