Ben Ferguson: “Those sanctions are intended to cut off revenue that…”

“The administration has also reinstated those major oil sanctions against Iran, tightening the economic screws once again after determining Tehran violated the ceasefire agreement. Those sanctions are intended to cut off revenue that Washington says helps finance Iran's military and their terrorist proxy networks. Now if you just take a step back, this isn't happening in isolation. President Trump is making these announcements while attending the NATO summit where another major story is also unfolding.” (07:25–07:34)

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