Banque Misr
Tracked across 6 events · 858 articles · First seen Feb 09, 2026 · Last active Sep 03, 2026
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, has escalated its economic pressure campaign against Iran, now six months into a war that began with US and Israeli strikes on February 28. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Impact: Egypt's second-largest bank faces a proposed US rule to cut off its UAE branches from the US financial system over alleged Iran ties. The bank is reviewing the notice, and the move signals US willingness to target financial institutions.
Aug 21, 2026 · 451 articles
International
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking at the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 1, 2026, said the Strait of Hormuz would become a 'worthless piece of water' within two years…
Impact: Egyptian bank whose UAE branches were sanctioned for business with Iran, illustrating the reach of US secondary sanctions.
Sep 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
On Friday, Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Gaza and three in the West Bank, despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States. In Gaza, strikes killed two brothers and a relative in State…
Impact: Banque Misr faces U.S. Treasury restrictions on its UAE branches, accused of serving as an economic lifeline to Iran. This could affect its international operations and reputation.
Aug 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to Egypt in a decade, arriving in Cairo on September 1, 2026, for a two-day state visit marking 70 years of diplomatic relations. During talks with Egyptian…
Impact: Banque Misr's UAE operations were cut off by US sanctions, highlighting financial risks for Egypt and China.
Feb 09, 2026 · 66 articles
International
The United States, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has escalated economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners, threatening an 'economic onslaught' and sanctioning dozens of Chinese entities. Washington has warned it may target…
Impact: Banque Misr's UAE branches were sanctioned by the US, a move that fell below expectations of a major financial institution being targeted.
Aug 23, 2026 · 28 articles
International
On August 30, 2026, US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Iran — Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first direct US military action against Iran since late July. The US…
Impact: Banque Misr's UAE branches were sanctioned by the US for alleged financial links to Iran, affecting its operations and reputation. This is part of the broader sanctions campaign.
Aug 18, 2026 · 301 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury proposed rule Banque MisrUS Iran sanctions China defiance
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Egypt — Central Bank of Egypt confirmed measure Banque MisrUS expands Iran economic...
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Egypt — Central Bank of Egypt
state-owned bank
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Banque Misr
Banque Misr is a major state-owned commercial bank in Egypt, operating under the
Bank Melli Iran
sanctioned counterparty
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Banque Misr
Banque Misr was a financial counterparty to Bank Melli Iran, and its UAE branche
Bank Melli Iran
sanctioned counterparty
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Banque Misr
Bank Melli Iran was a financial counterparty to Banque Misr, and their banking t
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