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US authorizes Iran oil sales amid peace talks for 60 days

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June 23, 2026

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Iran Herald

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· Jun 25, 2026

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

Bloomberg

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· Jun 23, 2026

US-Iran Talks Continue as Trump Administration Allows Oil Sales

The US issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on the international market, giving Tehran an economic lifeline as the two adversaries continued talks for a permanent peace deal. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports from Dubai. (Source: Bloomberg)

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· Jun 22, 2026

US Treasury issues waiver for Iranian oil exports under Islamabad MoU

The United States has authorized the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil for 60 days, implementing a key provision of a recent memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at advancing talks toward a final agreement.

UPI

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· Jun 22, 2026

United States OKs Iranian oil sales for 60 days

United States OKs Iranian oil sales for 60 days

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue

U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

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

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

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Related coverage for "US authorizes Iran oil sales amid peace talks for 60 days": Iran Herald — US eases Iran oil sanctions under temporary 60-day license . Bloomberg — US-Iran Talks Continue as Trump Administration Allows Oil Sales. Presstv — US Treasury issues waiver for Iranian oil exports under Islamabad MoU. UPI — United States OKs Iranian oil sales for 60 days. CBC News — U.S. to permit Iranian oil sales, easing decades-old sanctions, as peace talks continue. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran