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As Tensions Simmer, Trump Administration Vows To Tighten Iran Sanctions

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The Trump administration says it's set to impose more sanctions on Iran Monday. The move comes after the president called off an airstrike in response to Iran downing a U.S. drone. Plus, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is touring Saudi Arabia to try to build a coalition in the region against Iran. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez (@FrancoOrdonez).

This segment aired on June 24, 2019.

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