The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting a major financier linked to Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to reports from La República.
The move coincides with escalating military tensions, as Washington continues its campaign of strikes against Iranian targets for a second consecutive day.
The sanctions represent a dual-track approach, combining financial pressure with kinetic military action.
By targeting the financial infrastructure supporting Iran's leadership, the US aims to constrain Tehran's operational capacity while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis remain stalled.
The timing underscores the intensification of the conflict, with no clear resolution in sight.
Markets are reacting to the compounded risks of military escalation and financial isolation.