Alina Romanowski, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, wrote on Twitter regarding the sanctions on Iraqi banks by the U.S. government: "Yesterday, I had a phone call with the U.S. Treasury and the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) about the recent U.S. action to limit dollar services to 14 Iraqi banks due to concerns about money laundering." The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq added: "After that, the Central Bank of Iraq took appropriate and swift actions, and no Iraqi bank was sanctioned." She continued: "We will continue to work with our partners at the Central Bank of Iraq to improve compliance with AML/CFT regulations and to digitize the economy of this country." Previously, the U.S. government had announced that it had placed "14 Iraqi banks" on its sanctions list due to what it termed "violations of money laundering laws." Sanctioned Iraqi banks warn about the devaluation of the dinar. One day after the exemption for debt payments to Iran, the U.S. sanctioned 14 Iraqi banks. Exclusive: U.S. claims the Islamic Republic uses Iraq's debt as leverage.
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq: No Iraqi Banks Are Sanctioned
The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq clarified that no Iraqi banks are currently sanctioned after discussions with the U.S. Treasury and the Central Bank of Iraq. This follows a recent announcement that 14 Iraqi banks were placed on a sanctions list due to money laundering concerns. The situation is significant as it highlights ongoing U.S. scrutiny of Iraqi financial institutions amidst regional tensions.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. Ambassador clarifies no Iraqi banks sanctioned despite concerns over money laundering.
- Alina Romanowski announce Iraqi banks
- U.S. Government limit 14 Iraqi banks
- U.S. Government work Central Bank of Iraq
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📚 Background
The U.S. maintains that no Iraqi banks are sanctioned, despite previous designations.
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