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US Treasury Department
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving US Treasury Department, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · Middle EastUS Treasury sanctions 16 individuals and 10 entities linked to Iran
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities connected to Iran. These measures are part of an operation called "Economic Exclusion" and aim to increase pressure on Iran's economy.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 72 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastIran's Rial Plummets Amid US Sanctions and Zero Oil Exports
Iran's currency, the Rial, has fallen to approximately 2.6 to 2.7 million per US dollar, with inflation exceeding 70%. This economic pressure coincides with US Treasury reports indicating zero crude oil tanker loadings for Iran in September, a consequence of 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 60
Politics · Middle EastUS imposes new sanctions on Iran; Tehran vows retaliation
The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels, aiming to cut off Iran's economic lifeline. Iran's Economy Minister has vowed retaliation and predicted 'another defeat' for the US, stating preparedness to counter the pressure.
Middle East4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 40- Politics · Middle East
US removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list
The US State Department has removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a designation it held for 47 years. The move, announced on Monday, also saw Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham removed from a US terrorist list. The designation imposed restrictions on foreign assistance, defence exports, and financial transactions.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS redesignates Hezbollah as global terrorist for service to Iran’s Quds Force
The US Treasury redesignated Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on 20 August 2026, explicitly linking it to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force. Sanctions also targeted a cash-smuggling network and Ecuadorian drug traffickers.
Middle East4 min readTrust 80 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS diverts 53 vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran blockade
The US Central Command diverted 53 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, disabled two, and boarded two others as part of a blockade against Iran. Over 30 ships were allowed passage for humanitarian aid, while the US Treasury targeted digital asset platforms linked to Iranian entities.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
