The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot overcome Iran’s stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Miad Maleki.

The United States is set to announce stringent economic sanctions against Iran. These measures could significantly impact Iran and its key trading partners like China. Oil…

The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions that could impact the Islamic Republic and Tehran's…