US dropped charges against Turkey’s Halkbank in Hamas hostage deal, court documents show
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-03-12 00:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Middle East, Iran, Law & Courts, World News, US Politics, Crime & Justice
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Washington has dropped a multibillion dollar case against Turkish state lender Halkbank for violating sanctions against Iran after Ankara helped secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in 2025.
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