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The sanctions prohibit all financial transactions with Iran, including trade finance and transfers, due to non-compliance with UAE regulations.","category":"Politics","area":"Middle East","publishedAt":"2026-09-23T19:25:28.794Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-09-23T16:13:43.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-23T19:25:28.794Z","readTime":"3 min read","scores":{"trust":42,"critic":57,"hype":20,"notes":{"trust":"The central claim is attributed to the UAE Central Bank, and two independent outlets reported the story.","critic":"The reporting is clear and holds together, with specific details provided by the full reports.","hype":"The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or clickbait."}},"tags":["#UAESanctions","#BankMelliIran","#MiddleEast","#FinancialRegulations","#MoneyLaundering","#TerroristFinancing"],"entities":["UAE Central Bank","Bank Melli Iran","Iran","United Arab Emirates"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["The UAE Central Bank has imposed sanctions on Bank Melli Iran branches in the UAE.","The sanctions prohibit all financial transactions with Iran, including trade finance and transfers.","Bank Melli Iran is cited for non-compliance with UAE regulations, including those on money laundering and terrorist financing.","Bank Melli Iran has operated in the UAE since 1969 and has seven branches there."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has imposed sanctions on all branches of Bank Melli Iran operating within the country. The sanctions prohibit all financial transactions with Iran, including trade finance and transfers. The UAE Central Bank stated that the reason for the sanctions is Bank Melli Iran's non-compliance with UAE regulations, specifically mentioning those related to money laundering and terrorist financing. Bank Melli Iran has been operating in the UAE since 1969 and has seven branches there."},{"type":"heading","text":"Context of UAE-Iran Relations"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Yonhap News Agency reported that the UAE has historically been a significant economic lifeline for Iran, with banks holding substantial Iran-linked deposits. However, relations have deteriorated significantly since February 2026, following attacks by Iran on Gulf countries with US military bases. 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