Trump DOJ helping Iran in Halkbank Sanctions scandal. U.S. prosecutors said Halkbank helped Iran access billions of dollars despite strict sanctions by: Using gold trades and fake food/medicine transactions Moving money through front companies and shell accounts Disguising oil and gas payments as humanitarian trade (which was allowed under sanctions) Must not conduct transactions benefiting Iran. Must hire an independent compliance. monitor to oversee sanctions / anti-money laundering practices. No admission of guilt and no fines required. Trump pressed U.S. officials to back off.