The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
The more important question is no longer whether the designation has been lifted, but whether its removal will translate into banks willing to deal with Syria.
According to Hamas, the Israeli government’s condemnations of the attacks are "nothing more than a smokescreen” meant to ease international pressure.
Iran attacked the Al Minhad air base in the United Arab Emirates, targeting US forces and helicopters stationed there on Monday morning, Iranian state media said.
Trump says Iran striking Gulf neighbors was 'very good thing' • Vessels crossing Hormuz Strait drop to five per day over weekend • Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly
"You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have Ir
"US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island," Fox News' Trey Yingst confirmed.
Following the airstrikes on Larak, US President Donald Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social, captioned "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!"
The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.
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One person familiar with the matter told the 'Washington Post' that US military leadership believes that the war in Iran has been “too much for too long.”
