What will Trump’s ‘substantially increased’ sanctions on Iran achieve?

Regional tensions flare again, with each side appearing further entrenched

TOPSHOT - Saudi defence ministry spokesman Colonel Turki bin Saleh al-Malki displays pieces of what he said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones recovered from the attack site that targete
Colonel Turki bin Saleh al-Malki displays evidence of Iranian cruise missiles and drones he claims were recovered from the attack site in Saudi Arabia
(Image credit: AFP/Getty Images)

Hostility between Iran and the US-Saudi Arabian alliance continued to flare dangerously yesterday, with bellicose rhetoric from both sides.

Donald Trump said he had ordered Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to “substantially increase” already-devastating sanctions on Iran.

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William Gritten

William Gritten is a London-born, New York-based strategist and writer focusing on politics and international affairs.