The United States has sharply escalated pressure on Iran by offering up to 15 million dollars for information on oil transfers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move comes alongside fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet and entities accused of secretly moving Iranian oil to foreign markets.

U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Iran as nationwide protests continue amid a deadly security crackdown. In a series of statements, Trump tells Iranian protesters that “help is on the way,” cancels meetings with Iranian officials, and warns of consequences if demonstrators are killed.