Compliance officers at international banks whose clients could be trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran through third countries should watch carefully for an upcoming announcement that the United Nations has imposed additional sanctions. These new punitive measures may increase your bank's level of risk, and serious consideration should be given to implementing policies and procedures to ensure that circuitous transactions with Iran are not paid through the bank.

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