US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver after Strait of Hormuz strikes

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.

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AxiosLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. revokes Iran oil waivers after attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. revokes license authorizing Iranian oil sales after tanker attacks

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 7, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

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

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CBS NewsCenter· Jul 7, 2026

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

The HillCenter· Jul 7, 2026

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver after Strait of Hormuz strikes

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American GreatnessRight· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Administration Reinstates Iran Oil Sanctions After Strait of Hormuz Attacks

LegitgovRight· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks

Just the NewsLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Trump administration reinstates sanctions on Iran's oil sales after attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 7, 2026

US revokes waiver allowing Iran oil sales after attacks

The National PulseRight· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Revokes Iran Sanctions Waivers Following New Attacks on Tankers.

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Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks

Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz attacks

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