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Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

US eases Iran oil sanctions under temporary 60-day license

WASHINGTON, D.C: The United States has temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil and petroleum products, easing decades-old sanctions as Washington seeks a final peace agreement with Tehran. The Treasury Department announced the 60-day general license on June 22. It allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products through August 21. The move follo

Live updates, Middle East – Iran says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shaking hands with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. © Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office/AFP Here is the latest Half-Open, Half-Closed Strait of Hormuz Baffles Oil Markets Oil prices remain volatile as confusion over the Strait of Hormuz persists, with Iran and the U.S. issuing conflicting statements about whether the key []

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

News Updates From CLG CLG News Jun 23, 2026 All links and summaries are here. U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil | 22 June 2026 | The U.S. has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran’s oil sector, authorizing the production, sale, delivery, and import of Iranian crude [] The post U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil first appeared on Attack the System.

Little progress achieved in two weeks since Iran and US signed agreement

What is the deal? It is two weeks since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, that was supposed to offer a path towards permanently ending the war in the region. Widely viewed as highly favorable to Tehran, it requires the US to unfreeze Iranian assets, terminate sanctions, allow Iranian oil exports, lift The post Little progress achieved in two weeks since Iran and US signed agreement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices saw minimal change as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran offered hope for the Strait of Hormuz's reopening. Despite recent skirmishes, a potential deal is expected to hold, boosting Middle Eastern supply. Gulf producers, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, are increasing output, leading to a near-term oil glut and a shift in market structure. This increased availability is outpacing demand, particularly from China.

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Tehran gets temporary relief as US waives sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21

The United States has temporarily opened the door to Iranian oil sales and dollar-denominated payments, marking the first major sanctions relief for Tehran since President Donald Trump reimposed sweeping curbs in 2018. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General Licence X, authorising transactions related to the production, sale, transportation []

Business : Iran Open To Oil Supply Talks With Malaysia As Waiver Takes Effect -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) – The 60-day waiver on the sale of Iranian crude oil in the global market has opened the door for Iran and Malaysia to further strengthen economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector.

US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz After Latest US Strikes

Iran has announced the closure Strait of Hormux closure as tensions escalate in teh region. Get all US-Iran War news live updates here.

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Stra [...]

JUST IN: Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Strait of Hormuz and oil exports.@BRICSNews

Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Global financial markets have been under pressure as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran threatens the fragile ceasefire reached last month. Fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf, and Washington’s decision to restore sanctions on Iranian oil have reignited concerns over energy supplies. The [] The post Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Long-Term Commitment Matters More Than Fast Expansion in the Middle East

A signed contract may secure market access in the Middle East, but it does not automatically secure commitment from distributors, retailers, or local partners. Many Korean companies entering Gulf markets still approach expansion as a transaction-driven process centered around agreements, shipments, and launch activity. Yet across the region’s business ecosystems, commercial relationships often continue being [] The post Long-Term Commitment Matters More Than Fast Expansion in the Middle East first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

Libya : Major oil companies grapple with confusion over concession contracts

The process of granting new operating licences is already proving to be a challenge for National Oil Corp (NOC). Although the Libyan company announced it had ratified agreements on 15 June with Italy's ENI, Spain's Repsol, Qatar's QatarEnergy, Turkey's Turkish [...]

We Have an Update on the Iran Negotiations

We Have an Update on the Iran Negotiations

Oil Extends Decline as Iran Waiver Signals Peace Talks Progress

Oil extended declines on signs of progress toward an agreement to end the Iran war, which included a US waiver allowing some sales of crude and fuels from the Islamic Republic.

Iran Shatters Fragile Peace: Unprovoked Tanker Attack Forces U.S. To Defend Vital Oil Routes

A fragile, hard-won peace agreement is unraveling in the Middle East after Iranian forces launched a reckless assault on a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Britain’s maritime security agency, UKMTO, reported that the vessel’s bridge suffered significant damage in the strike, though the crew escaped unharmed. The unprovoked attack has forced [] Iran Shatters Fragile Peace: Unprovoked Tanker Attack Forces U.S. To Defend Vital Oil Routes

Iran and U.S. Settle Deal for Oil Exports and Hormuz Transit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Muhammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced on Monday a bilateral agreement with the United States, brokered in Switzerland and mediated by Islamabad, securing the phased release of 12 billion in frozen Iranian assets and a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver on crude oil exports, in exchange for Tehran’s commitment to ensure open transit through the []

While Oil Prices Have Fallen From Their Peak, Here's Why They Could Rise Again in the Future.

The agreement to end the Middle East conflict has pushed oil prices lower, but that could be a temporary reprieve.

Oil Prices Tumble Following US-Iran Agreement, Sanctions Relief

Brent Crude fell to 77 per barrel, its lowest in nearly three months.

Strait of Hormuz: US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

The United States has lifted sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21, 2026. The US Treasury Department announced this on Monday. The Department stressed that the temporary suspension is to enable Iran produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products. “All transactions that were previously prohibited involving the production, sale, and transport of Iranian-origin crude oil [] Strait of Hormuz: US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

Open Strait, Unsettled Waters

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranOn June 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately signed a memorandum of understanding. Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the agreement ends hostilities and provides early returns for both sides: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is ticking up, oil prices have been coming down, and Washington has issued a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales. But diverging claims on nearly every point the two sides spent weeks litigating The post Open Strait, Unsettled Waters appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Trump Lifts Iran Oil Sanctions: Billions Flow to Revolutionary Guards 

Treasury issues general license allowing Tehran to sell oil in dollars IRGC included in sanctions relief despite terror designation | The dramatic financial implications (World News)

Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says

TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - The interim U.S.-Iran peace accord gives U.N. nuclear inspectors access to Iran, the watchdog's top official said on Friday, after Tehran indicated key sites would remain off-limits until a final deal with Washington was reached and sanctions lifted.The U.S. and Iran last week signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for 60 days of talks to resolve thornier issues, including those related to Iran's nuclear programme. Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors.

The Commodities Feed: Oil bounces on Persian Gulf re-escalation

ASIA/PACIFIC: Re-escalation in the Persian Gulf has reignited supply concerns, pushing oil prices higher amid questions about the direction of US-Iran peace talks

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial

Crude Oil WTI is trading around 70.77 (-0.9) in early Asian hours, while Brent is hovering near 73.75 (-0.4), as easing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to weigh on crude prices. Markets have largely priced in the prospect of renewed diplomacy after both sides agreed to halt attacks and resume technical talks [] The post Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Iran Sold 40 to 50 Million Barrels in Two Weeks at a 20 Percent Premium. The Gains Disappear if the Deal Fails.

Iran sold roughly 40 to 50 million barrels of crude oil in the first two weeks after the Islamabad MoU was signed, at a 20 percent premium over blockade-era prices, according to CNBC and Mehr News Agency. The incremental revenue is estimated at 400 million to 750 million. It all disappears if the deal expires without resolution on August 21.

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks

World shares are mixed and oil prices have slipped after conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.

US wants to monitor Iran’s spending oil proceeds — US diplomat

On June 14, official representatives of the United States, Iran, and Pakistan, which acts as a go-between, confirmed that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East

Treasury Department issues temporary license for Iranian oil sales

The Treasury Department on Monday move to temporarily allow the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity. “In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International...

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, but left the door open

[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]

While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.

US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The attacks came just hours after Washington also pulled Tehran’s license to sell oil, which was only approved last month

Treasury issues temporary license for Iranian oil sales

The Treasury Department on Monday move to temporarily allow the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity. “In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International []...Click to read more