The United States is ratcheting up pressure on Iran with sanctions as the threat of an American attack against the regime looms large on the world stage.

By bnm Tehran bureau The United States has sanctioned seven Iranian officials and two London-based cryptocurrency exchanges linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for human rights violations and illicit financial activities,

US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland for a second round of negotiations over a deal aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program and averting war.

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Tehran outlines potential cooperation in oil, gas, mining and aircraft purchases as it seeks sanctions relief in renewed nuclear talks with Washington.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government.

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The sanctions were announced as US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman on Friday. The discussions were mediated by Omani officials and aimed at easing rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran rejected US calls to halt its uranium enrichment during the indirect talks.

The U.S. struck several Iranian nuclear sites last June and insists it would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.