US Expands Sanctions on Iran's Oil and Weapons Programs Amid Nuclear Talks

The US government, under President Donald Trump, has expanded sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports and weapons programs, including over 30 entities and vessels in the so-called shadow fleet involved in illicit oil sales and missile development. These measures aim to pressure Tehran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations and threats of military action. Iran maintains its nuclear activities are for civilian purposes, while US officials accuse it of pursuing nuclear weapons and supporting proxies. Talks continue with a new round scheduled in Geneva.