US issues new Iran sanctions as Trump says talks with Tehran going 'very well'
US issues new Iran sanctions as Trump says talks with Tehran going 'very well' US President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration was in talks with Iranian representatives, telling reporters: "We are doing very well with Iran." His comments came as the US Treasury Department imposed new Iran-related sanctions on eight entities based in Canada, according to a notice on its website.…
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, as President Donald Trump stated that his administration is engaged in talks with Iranian representatives, claiming that the discussions are proceeding "very well." The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions against eight Canadian entities in a notice on its website.
Additionally, the Treasury blocked US banks from conducting business with MEXC Global, a cryptocurrency exchange registered in the Seychelles. The exchange is accused of facilitating over $16 billion in illicit transactions linked to Iran, North Korea, and Russia, aiding them in circumventing sanctions.
On Thursday, the Treasury also targeted companies and individuals in India and Turkey, accusing them of assisting Iran in evading restrictions on its oil exports and airline operations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the United States will continue to pursue anyone supporting Tehran. President Trump reiterated that the administration is currently in communication with Iran.
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