US tightens sanctions on Iran, targeting oil exports and shadow fleet

The Trump administration has intensified sanctions against Tehran in addition to its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—targeting maritime trade. The new sanctions aim to stop Iran’s oil exports and its financial sector and curtail Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Iran #USSanctions #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEastTensions #OilExports #IranEconomy #MaritimeTrade #ShadowFleet #NuclearTalks #USIran #AlJazeeraEnglish