US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
Secretary Bessent announced a temporary lift on Iranian oil sanctions to combat global energy supply shocks and high gas prices.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a temporary lift on sanctions for 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian oil to stabilize global energy markets amid ongoing conflict. The move face criticism for potentially funding the Iranian regime while proponents argue it lowers prices and counters Chinese market dominance.
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