The United States has reimposed nuclear sanctions against Iran, despite opposition from close allies and permanent members of the UN Security Council. The action threatens to raise international tensions and isolate Washington further. The sanctions entail the international arms embargo on Iran will no longer end on October 18. Russia has termed the U.S. move 'reckless' while European allies say the Trump administration cannot reimpose penalties after it pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran is calling it a diplomatic victory. Will this help strengthen it's case? Is Donald Trump's strategy of maximum pressure against Tehran, achieving its goals? - Subscribe to our channel: aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #US #Iran