US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-04-15 08:55 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Iran, Energy, Business & Economy, Technology
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The US will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar waiver on sanctions on Russian oil expire over the weekend, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the US imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports.
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