US eases Iran oil sanctions as Tehran vows to keep Hormuz open during talks | TheBriefWire
US eases Iran oil sanctions as Tehran vows to keep Hormuz open during talks
Published 22 June 2026 · world
The United States has eased sanctions on Iran, authorising the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products until August 21st. The move comes as Washington
The United States has eased sanctions on Iran, authorising the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products until August 21st. The move comes as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations on a final agreement in Switzerland.
The treasury says the decision follows Iranian commitments to allow international nuclear inspections and ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The temporary 60-day license marks a significant shift in relations between the two countries after decades of restrictions.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna has more from the White House and Tohid Asadi is monitoring developments from the Strait of Hormuz. Find us on Check
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Published: June 22, 2026 • 10:10 PM IST · Updated: June 22, 2026 • 10:42 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The United States has eased sanctions on Iran, authorising the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products until August 21st.
The move comes as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations on a final agreement in Switzerland.
The treasury says the decision follows Iranian commitments to allow international nuclear inspections and ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The temporary 60-day license marks a significant shift in relations between the two countries after decades of restrictions.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna has more from the White House and Tohid Asadi is monitoring developments from the Strait of Hormuz.
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