US imposes new aviation sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration has intensified its campaign to isolate Iran by implementing a series of economic measures aimed at constraining Tehran’s financial and commercial activities. Beginning in early 2018, the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reinstated sanctions that target Iran’s oil exports, banking sector, and key industries, while also expanding secondary sanctions that penalize non‑U.S. entities engaging in prohibited transactions with Iranian firms.

These actions have restricted Iran’s access to the global financial system, reduced its oil revenues, and pressured regional partners to curtail trade. The administration has also authorized the seizure of Iranian assets abroad and imposed travel bans on officials linked to the nuclear program. Collectively, the measures are intended to compel Tehran to renegotiate its nuclear commitments and curb destabilizing behavior, though analysts note that the long‑term impact on Iran’s economy and diplomatic relations remains uncertain.