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flag Halkbank avoids charges by agreeing to sanctions compliance and an Iran transaction ban under a U.S. deal.

flag Turkish state-owned Halkbank has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve a 2019 criminal case alleging it helped Iran evade U.S. sanctions through illicit transactions. flag The deal, pending judicial approval, allows Halkbank to avoid criminal charges and fines if it complies with conditions including a ban on Iran-related transactions and hiring an independent monitor to ensure sanctions and anti-money-laundering compliance. flag The U.S. cited national security and diplomatic progress, including Turkey’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as key factors. flag Halkbank denies wrongdoing, and the case’s resolution marks a significant step in improving strained U.S.-Turkey relations.

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