The Trump administration is targeting Iran’s oil sales by sanctioning a vast shipping empire that is run by the son of a top political adviser to the country’s Supreme Leader, ramping up pressure on Iran following the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites last month.

The United States on Wednesday sanctioned dozens of individuals, entities and vessels accused of being an Iranian oil and petroleum shipping network.

Sanctions said to target shipping controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader.

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions against Iran’s oil industry, weeks ahead of a diplomatic deadline set by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. -Announced on July 30, the sanctions target a “corrupt regime-linked shipping empire” allegedly controlled by the son of a top political advisor.

By Luciana Magalhaes and Lisandra Paraguassu SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped a 50% tariff on most Brazilian goods to fight what he has called a "witch hunt" against former President Jair Bolsonaro,

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose his threatened 50% tariffs on Brazil WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose his threatened 50% tariffs on Brazil,