Donald Trump says he has ordered substantial increase of Iran sanctions

He did not give additional details on the move, which follows weekend attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia that some US officials have blamed on Iran

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1 min read Last Updated : Dec 10 2019 | 1:39 PM IST
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had ordered Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to "substantially increase sanctions" imposed on Iran, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

He did not give additional details on the move, which follows weekend attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia that some US officials have blamed on Iran.

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