WASHINGTON, Aug 28 - The U.S. imposed Iran-related sanctions on an Egyptian bank on Friday, part of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's campaign to increase economic pressure to try to break a stalemate six months into Washington's war with Iran. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The move is part of Washington’s wider effort to pressure Iran by cutting it off from the global financial system.

The move is part of Washington’s wider effort to pressure Iran by cutting it off from the global financial system.

The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's leadership.