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Trump Admin Will Allow Iran Key Financial Lifeline in Major Concession

European allies, aiming to do business with Iran, pressure Trump admin to keep Iranian economy alive

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The Trump administration is expected to permit Iran to remain connected to the international banking system, a major concession to European allies who have been pressuring senior U.S. officials to keep this key lifeline to the Islamic Republic open, according to U.S. officials familiar with the situation.

Treasury Department Sanctions Taliban Members, Their Iranian Sponsors

Treasury identified targeted individuals in conjunction with Saudi Arabia, Gulf partners


The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced steps taken in cooperation with the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) to "expose and disrupt Taliban actors and their Iranian sponsors that seek to undermine the security of the Afghan Government."

Trump Admin Under Pressure to Save Iranian Financial Access

Euro Bankers meet with Trump admin in bid to save deal

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An internal battle is being fought inside the Trump administration to save Iran's access to international financial markets, providing Tehran with a critical lifeline ahead of the implementation of harsh new economic sanctions, according to multiple U.S. officials who spoke to the Washington Free Beacon.

U.S. Slaps More Sanctions on Russians Over Hacking


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury sanctioned three Russian individuals and five entities on Monday over malicious cyber activities including providing material and technological support to Russia’s intelligence service, according to a statement.