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The United States reaches a deferred prosecution agreement with Turkey's state-owned lender Halkbank to

United States sanctions against Iran — The United States reaches a deferred prosecution agreement with Turkey's state-owned lender Halkbank to resolve criminal charges alleging that the bank helped Iran evade U.S. sanct

Published March 9, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: United States sanctions against Iran.

The United States reaches a deferred prosecution agreement with Turkey's state-owned lender Halkbank to resolve criminal charges alleging that the bank helped Iran evade U.S. sanctions. Under the agreement, Halkbank must implement compliance monitoring and avoid transactions that benefit Iran, after which the charges may be dismissed pending court approval. [https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/turkeys-halkbank-us-justice-department-deferred-prosecution-agreement-judge-says-2026-03-09/ (Reuters)]

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