US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian money exchange firms for Iran ties

The US Treasury has sanctioned eight Canadian money exchange firms, alleging they facilitated transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities and handled funds linked to an alleged drug trafficking boss. This action extends US extraterritorial enforcement into Canada's financial sector, signaling heightened pressure on Iran-related financial networks. The move may strain US-Canada relations and prompt Canadian regulatory responses.

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