Event Brief
Bessent seeks UAE bank sanctions over Iran ties
By The BriefBrief · Sources (23)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he is working to cut off bank branches in the UAE from the U.S. financial system. The move targets banks tied to Iran, according to his announcement.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Said he is working to cut off UAE bank branches from the U.S. financial system over Iran ties
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026
WHERE: United Arab Emirates
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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