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US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says

globalMarch 20, 2026
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US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question

Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question

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The US may soon remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday as Washington seeks to curb prices soaring over Iran’s closure of the strait of Hormuz.

“In the coming days, we may un-sanction the Iranian oil that’s on the water. It’s about 140m barrels,” Bessent said during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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