The United States has intensified its economic pressure on Iran by announcing new sanctions targeting the country's oil exports. According to the Business Recorder, the sanctions involve blocking transactions with 14 vessels and imposing penalties on 15 entities and two individuals involved in transporting Iranian oil. This move is part of President Donald Trump's 'maximum pressure campaign' aimed at curbing Iran's ability to fund 'destabilizing activities around the world,' as stated by State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott. The sanctions were announced shortly after indirect talks between the US and Iran concluded in Oman, highlighting the persistent tensions between the two nations despite diplomatic engagements.