President Trump’s administration on February 25, 2026 intensified its “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran, imposing new sanctions that target more than 30 ships, companies and individuals tied to Iran’s oil trade and weapons programs ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks in Geneva. The Treasury identified vessels, brokers and firms it says form Iran’s “shadow fleet” and named officials and companies linked to ballistic‑missile and drone procurement; measures freeze any U.S. assets and bar U.S. business with the designees. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the moves aim to disrupt revenue streams funding weapons and proxies, and deter further aggression. (apnews.com)