Bank Melli, Iran's principal financial institution, faces unprecedented restrictions following U.S. Treasury directives aimed at dismantling its international operations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has mandated the closure of all foreign branches, escalating economic pressure on Tehran's banking sector. These measures represent a significant intensification of financial sanctions targeting Iran's economic infrastructure, severely constraining the bank's capacity to conduct cross-border transactions and maintain global financial relationships.

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