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Treasury announces sanctions on Banque Misr’s UAE branches

8/31/2026

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Bessent Sanctions Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr at the G20 ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 30, 2026.
The sanctions could deepen Tehran’s fuel shortages, where petrol stations already see long queues amid soaring inflation.
Bessent said measures are part of “Operation Economic Outcast,” aimed at cutting Iran’s financial lifelines.
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan.

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Bessent Sanctions UAE

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on the UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr at the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, August 30, 2026.
The measures were presented as promoting economic growth, energy independence and deregulation, citing Asheville’s post-hurricane resilience.
He said the sanctions could last weeks or months without triggering an economic collapse.
Bessent arrived with Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at the reception.

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Bessent Sanctions Misr

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on the UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr at the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 30, 2026.
Expanding secondary sanctions to major Chinese financial institutions could destabilize the global financial system, Bessent warned.
The Treasury will issue weekly secondary sanctions on banks aiding Iran, beginning with Banque Misr.
Rule bans banks from processing transactions for the UAE branches, with a 30-day comment period.

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Iran retaliated to the sanctions by launching missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan, as a response, according to Iranian officials.
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Bessent Sanctions Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on UAE branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr at the G20 ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 30, 2026.
The sanctions could deepen Tehran’s fuel shortages, where petrol stations already see long queues amid soaring inflation.
Bessent said measures are part of “Operation Economic Outcast,” aimed at cutting Iran’s financial lifelines.
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan.

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