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Jewish InsiderMar 24, 2026National News

Sen. Richard Blumenthal decries ‘stupid’ decision to ease Iranian oil sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the sanctions relief, arguing it would 'jiujitsu' the Iranians by lowering global oil prices.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal decries ‘stupid’ decision to ease Iranian oil sanctions
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Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) criticized the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil, calling it a "stupid action" that benefits adversaries.

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