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US Lifts Iranian Oil Sanctions — For Now
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil exports following what officials described as productive discussions between Washington and Tehran aimed at reaching a broader peace agreement. ...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations – Iranian media
Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed...
Deal agreed and may be signed 'over the weekend': Trump
US President Donald Trump says a "great settlement" has been agreed with Iran and a deal is set to be...
Deal agreed and may be signed 'over the weekend': Trump
US President Donald Trump says a "great settlement" has been agreed with Iran and a deal is set to be...
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ take control of energy infrastructure
The United States will hit Iran “very hard tonight” and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country’s oil...
Oil prices climb $2 as Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes
Oil prices climbed more than $2 a barrel Thursday as Iran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz,...
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