By Daphne Psaledakis and David LawderWASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. imposed Iran-related sanctions on an Egyptian bank on Friday, part of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's campaign to increase economic pressure to try to break a stalemate six months into Washington's war with Iran.

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The US Treasury restricted an Egyptian bank under Operation Economic Outcast, expanding Iran secondary sanctions to cover digital assets, gold,