The new ones US sanctions announced Monday against Iranian oil sector is ‘example of hostility’ by United States toward Iransaid today Tehran.

The US President Donald Trump He was the “architect” of the so-called “maximum pressure” policy towards Iran during his first term (2017-2021) with the reinstatement of sanctions to weaken the country financially and isolate it on the international stage.

The White House tenant now said he is in favor of negotiations with Iran to limit his nuclear program after returning to power in January. However, it reinforced sanctions against Tehran.

Washington announced on Monday a new series of sanctions against persons, companies and ships accused of bypassing measures, which are already in force against Iranian oil.

“This is an example of the hostility of American leadership to the prosperity, development and happiness of the Iranian people,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Emael Bayai said.

Donald Trump showed in early February that he wants an agreement with Iran for his nuclear program.

“This would allow Iran to grow (financially) and prosper peacefully,” the US president added on social media “Truth Social”.

“Imposing sanctions on the Iranian nation is the greatest proof of the lies of these statements,” the Iranian spokesman said, but without making a specific link to this statement by the US president.

The sanctions announced by the US government on Monday are the second in less than a month affecting the Iranian oil sector.

Iran is based on a network of oil tankers to bypass western sanctions and continue selling its oil, which provides it with a vital source of revenue.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakzi ruled out any “immediate negotiation” with the United States on Iranian nuclear power in the current context of “maximum pressure” by Donald Trump.