WANA (May 12) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on Monday targeting two Iranian individuals and one company, in a move that underscores Washington’s continued pressure on Tehran despite ongoing indirect negotiations aimed at reviving the nuclear deal.

 

According to a statement published on the Treasury Department’s official website, the sanctions were imposed on two Iranian nationals as part of what the U.S. called “secondary sanctions.” Additionally, the Iranian company Fanavaran Ayandehnegar Pouya Pars has been added to the sanctions list.

 

These new measures come as Iran and the United States recently concluded four rounds of indirect talks in Oman, aimed at securing a breakthrough on nuclear negotiations and the potential lifting of U.S. sanctions.

 

Despite the tensions, both sides have described the discussions as “difficult but constructive” and confirmed that progress has been made. U.S. President Donald Trump also commented on the matter, saying that “positive developments” are taking place regarding Iran.

 

Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that a fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks is expected to be held next week.