Relief from devastating sanctions is a key provision for Iran in the ceasefire negotiations.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it is expanding its sanctions regime, known as “Economic Fury,” against Iran on Tuesday, escalating the administration’s economic warfare against the country just hours before President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in Iran. The administration said it is sanctioning 14 individuals and entities that it claims are involved in…

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