US Sanctions VTB Bank Over Iran Ties
The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Russia VTB Bank for allegedly helping Iran evade western restrictions. Treasury officials warned that foreign institutions dealing with the bank face secondary penalties.
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The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Russia's VTB Bank on Monday afternoon, targeting the lender over illicit financial ties with Iran that bypass Western restrictions. The penalties expose international lenders dealing with Russia's second-largest bank to severe secondary sanctions.
