Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Iran: What to Know

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, as President Donald Trump continues to seek new security concessions from Tehran. Trump is primarily working to limit Iran’s nuclear activities, but demands for other concessions may prove to be a hurdle to a deal to de-escalate the regional standoff. While negotiations continue, Trump has been amassing U.S. military forces near Iran and threatening military action if Tehran doesn’t make sufficient concessions. Amid the rising pressure, Iranian officials have threatened to respond to any new U.S. attacks by targeting U.S. military bases throughout the region. Here’s what we know about ongoing negotiations and the potential for armed conflict between the United States and Iran....