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US Orders Iran's Bank Melli to Shut All Foreign Branches Amid Sanctions

ईरान के बैंक मिल्ली को विदेशी शाखाएँ बंद करने का अमेरिकी आदेश

अमेरिकेचे इराणच्या बँक मिल्लीला परदेशी शाखा बंद करण्याचे आदेश

মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের নির্দেশে ইরানের ব্যাংক মেলির সকল বিদেশী শাখা বন্ধ

ஈரானின் பாங்க் மெல்லி அனைத்து வெளிநாட்டு கிளைகளையும் மூட அமெரிக்க உத்தரவு

ఇరాన్ యొక్క బ్యాంక్ మెల్లీ విదేశీ శాఖలను మూసివేయాలని అమెరికా ఆదేశం

યુએસએનો ઈરાનની બેંક મેલ્લીને વિદેશી શાખાઓ બંધ કરવાનો આદેશ

ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦਾ ਈਰਾਨ ਦੀ ਬੈਂਕ ਮੇਲੀ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ੀ ਸ਼ਾਖਾਵਾਂ ਬੰਦ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਹੁਕਮ

By AI News Desk 🕐 26 August 2026, 06:48 PM 💹 Finance
Iran's Bank Melli Faces Global Shutdown

In a significant move that could further isolate Iran economically, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has ordered Bank Melli, Iran's largest financial institution, to cease all operations at its foreign branches. This directive comes as part of the extensive sanctions already imposed on the Islamic Republic, which severely restrict its ability to conduct international financial transactions.

Global Reach Curtailed

Bank Melli, a state-owned bank, has historically played a crucial role in Iran's economy, facilitating both domestic and international trade. However, with the escalating tensions and the U.S.'s persistent efforts to curb Iran's financial capabilities, the bank's global presence is now under direct threat. The Treasury Department's announcement underscores a strategic effort to minimize Iran's access to the global financial system.

Impact of Sanctions

The sanctions against Iran, which have been in place for years and have intensified recently, aim to pressure the government over its nuclear program, regional activities, and support for certain militant groups. For Bank Melli, the order to close all foreign branches means a drastic reduction in its international footprint. This will not only hinder its ability to serve its existing international clientele but also make it exceedingly difficult for Iran to engage in cross-border commerce and access foreign currency reserves.

Economic Repercussions

Experts suggest that this move could have a profound impact on Iran's economy, potentially leading to increased inflation and exacerbating the challenges faced by Iranian businesses operating internationally. The isolation of its largest bank from the global financial network is expected to send shockwaves through the country's already strained economic landscape. The international community will be closely watching how Iran responds to this latest financial pressure and what measures it might take to mitigate the fallout.

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