Turkey's Halkbank, US Justice Department agree to resolve criminal charges, judge says - Reuters

Turkey's state-owned Halkbank and the U.S. Justice Department have reached an agreement to resolve criminal charges, according to a U.S. judge. The charges, filed in 2019, accused Halkbank of participating in a scheme to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran. This development follows years of legal proceedings and diplomatic tension between the two countries. The resolution could signal a de-escalation of a significant point of contention in U.S.-Turkey relations. Further details on the terms of the agreement are expected.