US targets Egyptian bank in fresh sanction on Iran

The United States government has targeted an Egyptian bank with new sanctions as part of its ongoing efforts to restrict Iran's financial network. This move coincides with the six-month mark of the regional conflict. Iranian officials have condemned the decision, labeling it as state terrorism, and have urged other nations not to cooperate with Washington's pressure, asserting that such policies will not succeed. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump addressed concerns regarding maritime security, dismissing any possibility of the Strait of Hormuz being closed and stating emphatically that the waterway remains open.