U.S. Warns Turkey of Iranian Banks

A U.S. Treasury Department official urged Turkey on Monday to be vigilant in its financial dealings with Iran, which Washington accuses of bankrolling terror and seeking nuclear missiles.

Stuart A. Levey, the Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, called on Turkey to scrutinize actions by three Turkish branches of Iran's state-owned Bank Mellat.

U.S. officials say Bank Mellat serves Iran's state Atomic Energy Organization, which they allege is attempting to build nuclear weapons.

"Iran uses its banks for its missile programs in particular," he said in reference to Iran's nuclear program.

Turkey's proximity to Iran, shared history and ties between their people make Turkey a place where "there is need for vigilance," Levey said.

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This article teaches that the lack of trust in Iran is spreading. Not only is the United States wary of the nuclear threat that Iran poses, but U.S. leaders are also warning other countries of this threat, thus leading to global skepticism of Iranian intentions.

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