UANI Applauds Russian Bank VTB 24's Closure of Iranian Accounts
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March 2, 2012
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UANI Applauds Russian Bank VTB 24's Closure of Iranian Accounts
New York, NY -United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) President, Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, issued the following statement today regarding reports that VTB 24, a leading bank in Russia, has blocked the accounts of Iranian embassy staff in Moscow:
UANI applauds VTB 24 for closing the accounts of Iranian embassy staff in Moscow. This is a significant step as part of the international community's drive to impose a banking blockade on Iran.
Responsible countries must comply with the international banking blockade on Iran, and close all of the regime's potential work-arounds. VTB 24's action is a significant and important development.
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