US Withdraws Waiver, Reinstates Sanctions on Iranian Oil

The United States has revoked a waiver that permitted the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. This decision, announced by the Trump administration, follows reports of Iran attacking three ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for oil transportation.

The U.S. Treasury Department indicates in a new document that transactions allowed under the previous waiver must be completed by July 17. The waiver had initially extended until August 21. This change reverses part of an earlier ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

When questioned about this move, a U.S. official explained that the agreement depended on Iran’s behavior. Actions deemed unacceptable by Tehran led to the reimposition of sanctions, though negotiations for a final agreement continue.

Additional developments include the U.S. military initiating attacks on Iranian targets, following incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command announced these strikes on social media.

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