The American government accused Russian bank VTB of helping Iran. This accusation comes as another development in geopolitical tensions between the United States and both countries.
VTB itself has been targeted by American sanctions since 2022. These sanctions were imposed in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began in February that year.
The accusation that VTB is helping Iran may result in new punitive measures against the Russian financial institution, further worsening relations between Washington and Moscow.
