The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has instructed diplomats worldwide to advise countries to cut ties with Iran. This includes identifying and systematically severing links with the country and closing branches of Iranian banks.

The US Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against a Turkish bank and its subsidiaries, accusing them of serving as critical financial lifelines for Iran.

These sanctions are part of a campaign of economic pressure against Iran, which President Donald Trump had previously referred to as a "Día D económico" for the country. Further details on the sanctions and the campaign are available from the source.