For third straight day, Trump administration imposes Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear talks

The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran on Thursday, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on February 4th. The goal is to increase pressure on Tehran to agree to a new deal preventing them from obtaining nuclear weapons. The latest sanctions target individuals and entities in China and Iran involved in aiding Iran’s ballistic missile program. The U.S. aims to prevent Iran from developing intercontinental ballistic missiles. The Trump administration has been engaging in negotiations with Iran for a new agreement, with the hope of preventing them from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump has expressed optimism about reaching a deal during his ongoing trip to the Middle East.