What Happened
US President Calls for Expanded Sanctions Amid Rising Tensions
US President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to add Iran to the Russian sanctions bill, in a move that could significantly escalate tensions between the US and Iran. The call comes amid rising tensions in the region, with recent attacks and retaliations between the two countries. The development was reported by Reuters, which provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world’s media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.