https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-large-bank-will-be-sanctioned-on-monday-as-part-of-iran-strategyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-large-bank-will-be-sanctioned-on-monday-as-part-of-iran-strategyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-large-bank-will-be-sanctioned-on-monday-as-part-of-iran-strategy#u67210Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:20:23 +0000The US government has expanded its pressure campaign against Iran by sanctioning a Turkish bank and dozens of Iranian airlines. These moves target the remaining parts of Iran's aviation sector and financial networks that aid Iranian proxies in the Middle East. While the Treasury Department aims to isolate Tehran and sever its remaining outside links, some regime-favored airlines continue to defy these restrictions and expand their operations. The sanctions on the Turkish bank have already prompted a legal threat in response to the financial crackdown.Why it mattersThese actions are part o