US partially lifts sanctions on Iranian oil exports
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US Treasury, Iran
Switzerland, Iran, USA
June 22, 2026
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The US Treasury issued a 60-day sanctions waiver allowing the production and sale of Iranian oil. The move follows productive talks in Switzerland aimed at a peace deal. Iran has committed to open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and IAEA inspections.
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