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US Strikes Iran and Blocks Oil Sales

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July 8, 2026

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US Strikes Iran and Blocks Oil Sales

The US launched airstrikes in Iran and revoked a waiver that allowed it to sell oil globally, further imperiling a peace agreement after a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Nick Wadhams breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

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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

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of H [...]

JUST IN: US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US says Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior.@BRICSNews

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

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil Market Calm Is Shattered by Fresh Hostilities

The latest cracks in the cease-fire between the United States and Iran have jolted an oil market that in recent weeks seemed to think durable peace between the countries was within reach. By midday Wednesday, international oil prices were approaching 80 a barrel, their highest level in weeks, after President Trump said the temporary truce []

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 2, 2026

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.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

UPI

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

The Japan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. military launches strikes on Iran for second straight day

The U.S. launched attacks on Tuesday and revoked a waiver that allowed Tehran to sell oil globally in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economist

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· Jun 23, 2026

Waiving sanctions on Iranian oil is a huge concession by America

It will enrich an adversary

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches over 80 strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

The strikes came just hours after Washington also pulled Tehran’s licence to sell oil, which was only issued last month following an interim ceasefire deal.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’

TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's maximum pressure order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.

WRAL News

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· Jul 8, 2026

After launching strikes on Iran, Trump says ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue

The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. U.S. President Donald Trump said later that the interim agreeme...

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Waiving sanctions on Iranian oil is a huge concession by America

It will enrich an adversary

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. And Iran Exchange Strikes in Latest Threat to Fragile Ceasefire

Earlier the U.S. revoked a waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil, eliminating a key incentive for Tehran in interim peace deal.

Presstv

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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.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil Climbs as US Strikes Iran Targets Following Ship Attacks

Oil jumped as the US launched a wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for a spate of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Attack the System

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· Jun 25, 2026

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.

Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast

Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes on Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This cycle of attacks casts doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement. Market analysts suggest the current flare-up represents an escalation within a fragile truce.

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims

Iran will now be able to export oil in US dollars for the first time in decades

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

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

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

US strikes Iran, revokes oil waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched fresh strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence allowing Iranian oil sales on Tuesday, after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, in a sharp escalation that threatened to unravel last month’s fragile ceasefire. US Central Command said American forces had begun military operations against Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping transiting one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. “US Central Command...

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices surge as US and Iran return to hostilities

Oil prices surged after the US banned Iranian exports and renewed strikes following reports of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles

Oil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?

The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had hoped for an economic windfall following decades of American sanctions. The temporary sanctions waiver removed penalties on foreign investors buying Iran’s oil. It was a key concession by the US, made in exchange for Iran The post The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

MS NOW

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump administration upends decades of U.S. policy to give Iran what it desperately wants

Iran can now sell oil on the open market, receive higher prices and be paid in dollars. It could be an enormous economic boon for the country. The post Trump administration upends decades of U.S. policy to give Iran what it desperately wants appeared first on MS NOW.

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oil Prices Tumble Following US-Iran Agreement, Sanctions Relief

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

CNN

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches new strikes against Iran as ‘punishment’

The US on Tuesday launched new strikes against Iran and reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks

The United States revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil Tuesday after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates with Washington over ending the Middle East war.The US Treasury Department canceled a license announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through August 21.Iran's actions in the Strait were wholly unacceptable to the United States and will be met with consequences, a US official told AFP.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Gold futures rebound nearly 1% to ₹1.44 lakh/10g on value buying

Fresh US military strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran pushed crude oil prices higher

BOL News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON: Oil prices jumped Wednesday after the U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions just weeks after a fragile ceasefire reopened the critical waterway. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose 2.87 to settle at 72.46 per ... Read more The post Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran appeared first on BOL News.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Reimposes Iran Oil Sanctions After Tanker Attacks

The United States (US) reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil on July 7, with a US official warning that Tehran’s attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz were wholly unacceptable and would draw consequences, Reuters reported. Oil prices jumped more than 5 after the announcement. The US Treasury had authorized Iranian oil sales until August [] The post US Reimposes Iran Oil Sanctions After Tanker Attacks first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iranian oil sells 20% higher after U.S. sanctions suspension - parliament speaker

Iranian oil sells 20% higher after U.S. sanctions suspension - parliament speaker

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

US Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales in Major Shift on Sanctions

WASHINGTON, Jun 23: The United States on Monday announced a broad sanctions waiver for Iran’s energy sector, authorizing the sale and transport of Iranian oil, allowing payments to...

The Tribune

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· Jun 22, 2026

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 []

ING Think

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Commodities Feed: US-Iran ceasefire breakdown pushes oil higher

Fresh US strikes on Iran pushed oil higher this morning, with the latest escalation undermining confidence in the fragile ceasefire. Russia's ban on the export of diesel until the end of July adds to supply concerns

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