ALWAGHT- Despite President Donald Trump’s ongoing remarks about talks and a potential agreement with Iran, the US has imposed sanctions on 12 individuals and entities over Iranian oil sales.
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 12 individuals and entities involved in Iranian oil sales to China, allegedly on behalf of the IRGC. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington's economic pressure campaign will continue to target Iran's military and nuclear funding. The US claims Iran uses oil revenues to support resistance groups and its security institutions.
Observers note a contradiction in the US approach: while President Trump speaks of diplomacy and a potential deal with Tehran, Washington continues its maximum pressure policy through sanctions. This dual-track strategy, analysts argue, deepens mistrust and undermines dialogue. The US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several top commanders on the first day.
