The US Treasury has released new sanctions targeting five individuals, four entities, and nine vessels related to Iran, with a law firm based in Panama and a Greek bank named in the list. The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an administrative subpoena to investigate the bank's ties to Iran. This move reflects the US's commitment to enforcing sanctions against Iran.
Key points
The sanctions target Iran-related individuals, entities, and vessels.: The sanctions target Iran-related individuals, entities, and vessels.
A law firm and a Greek bank have been named in the sanctions list.: A law firm and a Greek bank have been named in the sanctions list.
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an administrative subpoena to inve…: The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an administrative subpoena to investigate the bank's ties to Iran.
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US releases new Iran-related sanctions
21 October 2026 19:07 BST
The US Treasury released fresh Iran-related sanctions on Wednesday on five individuals, four entities and nine vessels were targeted, including a Panama- and Greek-based law firm, according to a statement from the department's website.
A US financial crimes enforcement network has also issued an administrative subpoena to advance an investigation into a Greek bank's alleged ties to Iran, the statement added.
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