Bank Melli

March 20 is destined to be another day of infamy. On this date this year, the US officially declared war on Iran. But it's not going to be the kind of war many have been expecting.

The United States targeted three of Iran's largest banks Thursday, cranking up pressure on Tehran for its alleged nuclear weapons drive and terrorist financing. "Iran exploits its global financial ties to pursue nuclear capabilities, develop ballistic missiles and fund terrorism," Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said.