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US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes

EuroNews · · 446 words · By Quirino Mealha
Financial Crime Monitoring International sanctions US Foreign Policy
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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the US Treasury Department instructed banks to flag suspected Iranian money-laundering networks.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abdolrahim Mousavi (1960 – 28 February 2026) was an Iranian military officer who served as Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces from June 2025 until his death. He assumed the position following …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdolrahim_Mousavi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the United States has imposed a series of economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran. United States economic sanctions are administered by the O…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_sanctions_agains…
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“US banks have been instructed to closely monitor oil labelled as ‘Malaysian blend’, as this designation in shipping documentation is allegedly often used to disguise its Iranian origin.”
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Web search results explicitly mention that banks are being asked to watch for oil labeled as 'Malaysian blend' to disguise Iranian origin.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the United States has imposed a series of economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran. United States economic sanctions are administered by the O…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_sanctions_agains…
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“Other indicators mentioned include ‘missing or clearly falsified shipping records’ and the use of ship-to-ship transfers in the open ocean”
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The same source confirming the 'Malaysian blend' claim also identifies missing/falsified shipping documents and ship-to-ship transfers as indicators.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the United States has imposed a series of economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran. United States economic sanctions are administered by the O…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_sanctions_agains…
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“This is the latest development in the US government’s coordinated campaign, nicknamed ‘Economic Fury’, which launched in April.”
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The official US Department of the Treasury front page explicitly mentions the 'Economic Fury' campaign to sever Iranian military financial lifelines.
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web search NEUTRAL — The three largest airlines in the world, by total number of passengers carried, are U.S.-based; American Airlines became the global leader after its 2013 merger with US Airways. [405]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Reuters.com is your online source for the latest US news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/
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web search NEUTRAL — Get facts about the U.S., its laws, history, and statistics. Buy government property. Learn about the president and how to contact elected officials and federal agencies.
https://www.usa.gov/about-the-us
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“On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated the Trump administration’s commitment to this strategy and announced that twelve individuals and entities had been designated as facilitators of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil.”
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Multiple independent sources (i24NEWS and Shafaq News) report that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on 12 individuals and entities facilitating IRGC oil sales.
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent in his official portrait, taken in 2025. He is wearing a dark blue suit, with a green tie.This section contains an excessive amount of intricate detail. Sp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Bessent
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web search NEUTRAL — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the designations were aimed at depriving Iran's military of funding as it attempts to regroup. "Economic Fury will continue to deprive the regime of funding for i…
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 12 individuals and entities on Monday for allegedly facilitating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China…
https://www.shafaq.com/en/World/US-blacklists-firms-accused-…
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“According to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the US Treasury Department, dozens of maritime companies based in Iraq, the UAE and Hong Kong have been identified as participants in the transport of sanctioned Iranian oil.”
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Web search results from FinCEN and other reports confirm that dozens of shipping companies in Iraq, UAE, and Hong Kong were identified in transporting sanctioned Iranian oil.
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web search NEUTRAL — And dozens of shipping companies based in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong — all connected to transporting sanctioned Iranian oil — processed about $707 million through U.S. accounts in 20…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/treasury-department-tell…
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web search NEUTRAL — • International Shipping Companies Potentially Transported Sanctioned Iranian Oil: Dozens of shipping companies transacted approximately $707 million (eight percent of total funds), that were potentia…
https://www.fincen.gov/system/files/2025-10/FTA-Iranian-Shad…
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web search NEUTRAL — ...and Cost of Equity Evidence from Public Listed Companies in Malaysia.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03098265.2020.18…
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“In a report released on Monday, US authorities found that these firms conducted transactions worth roughly $4 billion (€3.4bn) linked to Iranian oil companies and processed at least $707 million (€602mn) of those funds through US accounts in 2024.”
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FinCEN analysis and related reports confirm that shipping companies processed approximately $707 million through US accounts in 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — The three largest airlines in the world, by total number of passengers carried, are U.S.-based; American Airlines became the global leader after its 2013 merger with US Airways. [405]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience personalized banking services for your unique needs with U.S. Bank - Checking, credit cards, home loans & convenient online banking. Member FDIC.
https://www.usbank.com/index.html
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · News • US forward Christian Pulisic misses Milan match with injury, will undergo tests on Monday • May 10, 2026, 6:24 PM ET (AP) ...(Show more)
https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States
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“In April, the US Treasury Department had already sent formal correspondence to financial institutions in China, Hong Kong, the UAE and Oman regarding the issue.”
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While the broader campaign 'Economic Fury' and the general Treasury actions are confirmed, the specific detail about formal correspondence sent to China, Hong Kong, UAE, and Oman in April was not explicitly found in the provided evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — The three largest airlines in the world, by total number of passengers carried, are U.S.-based; American Airlines became the global leader after its 2013 merger with US Airways. [405]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Reuters.com is your online source for the latest US news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/
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web search NEUTRAL — Where are US hantavirus cruise passengers quarantining? Which hantavirus strain caused the cruise ship outbreak? Which US states are monitoring hantavirus cruise passengers?
https://www.usatoday.com/
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