The new sanctions came just days after Trump ordered the federal government to put “maximum pressure” on Iran — renewing a strategy used during his first term as president. The president ordered agencies to provide guidance to shipping, insurance providers and port operators about the risks of violating sanctions.

"I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper," Trump said in the post. The president withdrew the U.S. in 2018 from the nuclear deal negotiated by President Barack Obama, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

"We will see whether or not we can arrange or work out a deal with Iran. And everybody can live together. And maybe that’s possible and maybe it’s not possible," said President Trump.

Iran alerts the UN over Trump’s remarks on the nuclear deal, calling them reckless and a violation of international law. Tehran warns the US of potential consequences amid escalating tensions.

By bnm Tehran bureau As Donald Trump gets settled in the White House, Iran finds itself at a critical juncture, facing both economic pressures and economic challenges. The recent memorandum signed by Trump on February 4,