The US announced sanctions against 18 banks in Iran in an effort to “stop illicit access to US dollars” yesterday. The announcement marks the latest in a series of sanctions on Iran (including those announced by the State Department last month). Treasury Secretary Mnuchin noted that US sanctions “will continue until Iran stops its support of terrorist activities and ends its nuclear programs.”
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