- President Donald Trump is pushing for new tariffs and sanctions targeting both Iran and Russia.
- Donald Trump announced severe new economic sanctions and trade halts against Iran.
The US administration seeks to force Iranian leadership into submission as Iran uses black markets to bypass sanctions.
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
The US administration seeks to force Iranian leadership into submission as Iran uses black markets to bypass sanctions.
Who's involved
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Babak Zanjani is reported to be selling Iranian oil exports and skimming tolls.Sub-event
- US targets Iranian regime's destabilizing activities linked to Babak Zanjani's enterprise.Sub-event
Zanjani helped Iran navigate sanctions as the US seeks to force Iranian submission.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Babak Zanjani
Iranian businessman
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