US intensifies sanctions on Iran - integrating financial with military action

By Paul Cochrane

The US is doubling down on efforts to disrupt Iran's financial flows as the US-Israeli war continues into its third month - effectively using economic controls as part of its military and diplomatic offensive. Other jurisdictions, including the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have also tightened measures against Iran as they are affected by the war launched by America and Israel on 28 February.