Trump vows tougher economic pressure on Iran with new Strait sanctions

Trump said the United States will intensify economic pressure on Iran, including new sanctions targeting payments linked to Strait of Hormuz transit.

Donald Trump said Washington will intensify economic pressure on Iran, including new sanctions targeting payments linked to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.

Al Jazeera reported that the United States plans to impose sanctions on entities and individuals paying so-called “transit fees” to Iran for passage through the vital shipping route...