The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil exports, targeting Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said and his UAE-based company for smuggling Iranian oil. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent condemned Iran's actions, indicating ongoing efforts to disrupt its revenue sources due to chosen extremism over peace. Following a recent ceasefire, President Trump revealed he abandoned sanction relief plans for Tehran in light of provocative statements from Iranian leadership. Additionally, military actions by the US and Israel against Iran have escalated tensions, with Iran retaliating through missile strikes.
The United States has issued a new wave of sanctions against Iranian oil exports, specifically targeting Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said and his UAE-based company for smuggling Iranian oil.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's behavior has left it decimated and its leaders have chosen extremism over peace, prompting continued targeting of Tehran's revenue sources.
President Trump indicated that he had dropped plans for sanction relief against Iran after remarks from Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, demonstrating the volatility of US-Iran relations.
The US allied with Israel in military actions against Iran, including air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and faced retaliation from Iran through missile strikes and attacks on US personnel.
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