February 4, US President Donald Trump will sign a memorandum putting “maximum pressure” on Iran, Sky News reports. According to a US official, Trump's goal is to deprive Iran of all paths to nuclear weapons and to counter its “malign influence” in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump has reinstated his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, reimposing stringent sanctions over concerns about Tehran's nuclear ambitions. In his remarks, Trump emphasized the need for a tough stance while also expressing hope that the sanctions will not need to be fully utilized.

The Iranian foreign ministry's comments come after Trump said he will reimpose the 'maximum pressure' policy on Tehran like he did during his first term.