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Trump Admin Sanctions Iranian FM Zarif as Terrorist Enabler

Property, assets blocked


The Trump administration on Wednesday issued sanctions against Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif, formally labeling him a terrorist enabler and blacklisting all of his property, assets, and investments, according to senior administration officials.

Cruz: ‘Deep State’ Working Behind Trump’s Back to Save Iran Nuke Deal

Texas senator: 'Staffers at Treasury and State...continue working tirelessly to preserve the Obama Iran deal'


Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) is accusing multiple senior Trump administration officials in both the Treasury and State Departments of actively working behind President Donald Trump's back to save the Iran nuclear deal and continue providing Tehran with waivers permitting the regime to conduct sensitive nuclear work at a military site that houses Iran's nuclear weapons program.

WaPo Editorial Board Ignores Paper’s Own Reporting

Editorial board blames Mnuchin for 'delay' in twenty dollar bill design


A piece published by the Washington Post editorial board on Friday blames Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin for delaying a redesign of the $20 bill just days after the paper reported that the delay was an Obama-era decision.

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."