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U.S. revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil after tankers attacked

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As many as three tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats, with peace talks on hold.

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  1. Just the News

    United States revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil (opens Just the News)

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    The department approved the 60-day license last month, which waived sanctions on Iranian oil as part of an interim agreement to end the fighting in the Middle East.

  2. Al-Monitor

    US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz attacks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The United States had issued the two-month waiver as part of its preliminary deal with Iran.

  3. New York Post

    US revoking Iran’s license to sell oil after ‘wholly unacceptable’ attacks in Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)

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    The Trump administration on Monday canceled its waiver on Iranian oil sales after Tehran fired missiles at three ships near the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, calling the aggression “wholly unacceptable.

  4. Winchester Star

    US revokes general license that had authorized the sale of Iranian oil, Treasury Department says (opens Winchester Star)

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    US revokes general license that had authorized the sale of Iranian oil, Treasury Department says.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. revokes license authorizing Iranian oil sales after tanker attacks (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> The United States today revoked a general license that authorized the sale of Iranian oil, as an official warned that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were “wholly unacceptable” and would be met with consequences after attacks on tankers in the strategic waterway.

  6. Axios

    U.S. revokes Iran oil waivers after attacks in Strait of Hormuz (opens Axios)

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    The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked the temporary waivers it issued as part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran that allowed Tehran to sell oil, the Department of Treasury announced.

  7. The Hill

    US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver after Strait of Hormuz strikes (opens The Hill)

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    The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a sanctions waiver that had allowed the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. The revocation comes after Iran reportedly struck three ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping waterway.

  8. CBS News

    U.S. revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil after tankers attacked (opens CBS News)

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    As many as three tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats, with peace talks on hold.

  9. Washington Examiner

    US rescinds oil waivers for Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The United States Treasury Department on Tuesday rescinded temporary sanctions waivers that permitted Iran to export oil after Tehran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising new concerns about maritime security and threatening a fragile peace agreement with Washington.

  10. The National Pulse

    Trump Revokes Iran Sanctions Waivers Following New Attacks on Tankers. (opens The National Pulse)

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    Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have prompted the U.S. to revoke key sanctions waivers, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. PULSE POINTS ❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has revoked oil sanctions waivers granted to Iran following attacks on …

  11. Al-Monitor

    US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The United States revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil Tuesday after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates with Washington over ending the Middle East war.

  12. The Brunswick News

    US revokes waiver allowing Iran oil sales after attacks (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The U.S. Treasury Department revoked a waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing an interim peace deal between Washington and Tehran. The Office of Foreign Assets Control…

  13. Just the News

    Trump administration reinstates sanctions on Iran's oil sales after attacks in Strait of Hormuz (opens Just the News)

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    Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a new license revoking the waiver and requiring companies to start the process to end oil transactions with Iran by July 17.

  14. Legitgov

    U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks (opens Legitgov)

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    U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks | 7 July 2026 | The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday revoked its authorization of Iranian oil sales after a series of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

  15. American Greatness

    Trump Administration Reinstates Iran Oil Sanctions After Strait of Hormuz Attacks (opens American Greatness)

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    The Trump administration on Tuesday reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales after Tehran reportedly attacked three vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The […] Source

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