The US has unveiled sweeping new sanctions against Iran, targeting nearly 60 individuals and entities across Iran, China, Singapore, Europe and beyond. We break down who has been sanctioned, why they were targeted and who Washington chose not to punish.
And what about Iran? As the US seeks to cut Tehran off from the global economy, we look at Iran’s biggest trading partners, from China and Iraq to the UAE and Turkiye, and the economic ties that could come under pressure - or sustain the Iranian economy.
The sanctions could have consequences far beyond Iran. We look at how they could affect global markets, oil prices and consumers, including Americans already paying more at the petrol pump.
