US Expands Sanctions on Oil Tycoon to Keep Up Pressure on Iran
The Trump administration sanctioned more than a dozen entities tied to the network of Iranian oil kingpin Hossein Shamkhani, part of its campaign to maintain pressure on Tehran amid diplomatic talks and a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Blockades Strait of Hormuz
- The gamble in Trump’s Iran blockade that could decide the war CNN —
- First images of U.S. blockade of Iran NBC News —
- Former State Department sanctions lead breaks down U.S. blockade of Iranian ports CBS News —
- US issues final threat to ships that violate Iran blockade: ‘We will use force’ NY Post —
- US says 10 vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade The Straits Times —