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US Imposes Sanctions Against Iranian Financier and Financial Networks Linked to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

The United States Treasury sanctioned an Iranian businessman accused of managing a global financial network for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, along with three Iranian 'shadow exchange houses,' a Hong Kong-based firm, and a UAE-based company. The move aims to disrupt Iran's financial networks, which Washington claims have enabled Tehran to evade sanctions and access foreign currency. The sanctions mark a continuation of Washington's broader campaign against Iran's financial infrastructure.

The US Treasury announced sanctions targeting an Iranian businessman linked to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's financial operations. The sanctions also cover three Iranian 'shadow exchange houses,' a Hong Kong-based firm, and a UAE-based company. These entities are accused of facilitating Iran's evasion of international sanctions and maintaining access to foreign currency. The action is part of a larger strategy to pressure Iran's financial networks, according to US officials.

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StateTASSJul 11, 12:22 AM
US imposes sanctions against alleged financier of ‘Iranian elites’

According to the US Treasury, Washington's restrictions also apply to three Iranian "shadow exchange houses," one Hong Kong-based firm, and one UAE-based company

PublicRadio Free EuropeJul 10, 11:40 PM
US Expands Pressure Campaign With New Sanctions On Iran's Financial Networks

The United States imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting an Iranian businessman accused of managing a global financial network for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several exchange houses that Washington says have helped Tehran evade sanctions and maintain access to foreign currency.