‘Keep The Price Down’: US Gives OK To Buy Iranian Oil Already At Sea

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

The Trump administration temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil Friday, allowing buyers to purchase shipments already at sea in a bid to ease soaring global energy prices. The U.S. Treasury authorized a temporary…

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