Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2008
European Union sanctions
The European Union froze Bank Melli assets as part of measures responding to Iran's nuclear activities. The measure materially affected the bank's international operations.
2007
United States sanctions and alleged proliferation financing
The United States designated Bank Melli, alleging that it provided financial services connected with Iran's nuclear and ballistic-missile programs and facilitated transfers to organizations identified by the United States as terrorist groups. Bank Melli disputed the allegations.