On 14 September 2026, the United States imposed Iran-related sanctions on VTB, Russia's second-largest lender, accusing it of facilitating Iranian sanctions evasion. The sanctions add to previous U.S. penalties imposed on VTB in 2022.
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U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB Reuters
❗️The US imposed Iran-related sanctions on Russia's VTB Bank, accusing Russia's second-largest lender of involvement in Iranian sanctions evasion. The move adds to US sanctions imposed on VTB in 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will continue targeting those providing material, technological or financial support that allows the
The U.S. imposed Iran-related sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank, accusing it of helping Tehran evade sanctions. VTB, Russia’s second-largest lender, has already been under U.S. sanctions since 2022.