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Scott Bessent Hits Russia’s State-Owned Bank With New Iran Sanctions— 'This is a China Play,' Says Former Treasury Official

Sep 15, 2026 · 06:17 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Scott Bessent Hits Russia’s State-Owned Bank With New Iran Sanctions— 'This is a China Play,' Says Former Treasury Official

Trump Administration sanctions Russia’s VTB Bank over Iran ties as Former Treasury Official calls it a “China play.”

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The government punished a big Russian bank for helping Iran. This move might also be a message to China about money rules.

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