U.S. Treasury Sanctions Five Iranian Nationals

On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the addition of five Iranian nationals to its sanctions list, according to Reuters.

This action is part of the United States' strategy to increase pressure on Tehran amid ongoing tensions related to its nuclear program and its influence in the region.

The sanctions will impose further restrictions on these individuals, including the freezing of their financial assets in the U.S., a ban on commercial transactions with them, and travel restrictions.