Iran, Hezbollah, and the new US sanctions that aim to take them down

The US has maintained an extensive program of sanctions against Iran in recent times. (AFP)

Can the latest US sanctions on Iran pile more pressure on Tehran? Washington stepped up measures targeting officials, entities, and international networks that enable Tehran to sell its oil.

Updated 28 August 2026 23:30

Khaled AbouZahr

August 28, 2026 23:30

Can the latest US sanctions on Iran pile more pressure on Tehran? Washington stepped up measures targeting officials, entities, and international networks that enable Tehran to sell its oil.

Khaled Abou Zahr is the founder of SpaceQuest Ventures, a space-focused investment platform. He is the CEO of EurabiaMedia and editor of Al-Watan Al-Arabi.