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30 August 2026

Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest, hit by US sanctions: What to know

Move comes as Washington steps up its efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlock in truce talks.

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