{
  "id": 6311313,
  "title": "How the U.S. Is Targeting Iran's Oil Money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/how-the-u-s-is-targeting-irans-oil-money",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "OilPrice",
    "slug": "oilprice",
    "url": "https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Middle-East/How-the-US-Is-Targeting-Irans-Oil-Money.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 4, the United States targeted a Turkish investment bank and two of its subsidiaries for allegedly aiding Iran in moving oil revenue and accessing the international financial system. The U.S. Treasury Department designated Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, along with two other entities, under its Iran sanctions authorities, effectively cutting them off from the U.S. financial system. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this action is part of a campaign to financially isolate Iran, known as Operation Economic Outcast. The U.S. claims that Golden Global Bank facilitated over tens of millions of dollars in transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force and provided access to correspondent banking that allowed Iranian funds to move across borders. Despite rejecting the allegations, Golden Global Bank admitted to complying with local and international banking and compliance requirements. The significance of this action may lie in the bank's role in Iran's sanctions-evasion network, rather than its size. Experts suggest that this designation serves as a warning to financial institutions worldwide that the U.S. is serious about targeting Iranian financial flows through multiple tools. However, financial experts caution that de-risking financial transactions alone may not be enough to cripple Iran's economy, as Iran maintains substantial economic ties with various countries, including Turkey, a NATO member.",
  "summary": "The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran move oil revenue and providing access to the international financial system as Washington intensifies its campaign to squeeze Tehran. The US Treasury Department on September 4 designated Istanbul-based Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, along with Golden Global…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}