U.S. Slaps New Sanctions On Iran After Attacks

The transcript discusses the US imposing new sanctions on Iran following attacks on US and allied troops. These sanctions target Iran's metal exports and senior officials involved in destabilizing activities, aiming to cut off financial support to the Iranian regime. Tensions between the US and Iran escalated after the US killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, leading to Iran's missile response targeting US bases in Iraq.

What event escalated tensions between the US and Iran?

How did Iran respond to the American airstrike?