{
  "id": 4030353,
  "title": "Trump administration targets Egyptian bank’s UAE branches in fresh push to isolate Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/trump-administration-targets-egyptian-banks-uae-branches-in-fresh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/trump-administration-targets-egyptian-bank-s-uae-branches-in-fresh-push-to-isolate-iran-11787945467762.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Trump administration is targeting Egyptian bank Banque Misr's UAE branches as part of a broader effort to isolate the Iranian regime economically. The administration argues that Banque Misr serves as a lifeline for Tehran's leadership as the U.S. conflict with Iran enters its six-month phase. A new Treasury Department rule, proposed on Friday, would sever the UAE branches' access to the U.S. financial system. This move follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of a campaign to push other countries to sever ties with Iran or face U.S. retaliation. While the rule does not impose sanctions on Banque Misr, it is a step in holding the bank accountable for its support of the Iranian regime. The move comes after a previous sanction on the manager of Iran's Bank Melli's Dubai branch and a Hong Kong-based firm accused of laundering funds for Iran. The rule will undergo a 30-day public comment period before taking effect. The Central Bank of Egypt confirmed their knowledge of the new rulemaking and stated that it only affects the bank's UAE branches and dollar transfers, not any other Egyptian bank or Banque Misr's operations inside Egypt.",
  "summary": "The Trump administration has moved to restrict Banque Misr's UAE branches from the US financial system. They have accused the bank of supporting Iran, as Washington intensifies its push to economically isolate Tehran and pressure countries to cut financial ties.",
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    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "US Treasury imposes limits on Egyptian bank for doing business with Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/us-treasury-imposes-limits-on-egyptian-bank-for-doing-business-with",
        "published": "2026-08-28T14:00:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bloomberg",
        "title": "US Moves Against Egyptian Bank’s UAE Branches Over Iran Ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/us-moves-against-egyptian-banks-uae-branches-over-iran-ties",
        "published": "2026-08-28T14:48:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US Treasury targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches over Iran dealings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/us-treasury-targets-egyptian-banks-uae-branches-over-iran-dealings",
        "published": "2026-08-28T15:03:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/treasury-moves-to-sanction-uae-branch-of-egyptian-bank-over-iran-ties",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:28:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "US sanctions Bank Misr branch in UAE over Iran ties; Egypt's central bank responds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/us-sanctions-bank-misr-branch-in-uae-over-iran-ties-egypts-central",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:55:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "WSJ Markets",
        "title": "A Core Egyptian Bank Gets Caught Up in Treasury’s Iran Crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/a-core-egyptian-bank-gets-caught-up-in-treasurys-iran-crackdown",
        "published": "2026-08-28T19:56:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/us-treasury-sanctions-hong-kong-based-firm-over-iran-money-laundering",
        "published": "2026-08-28T22:14:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}