Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.
Category: Embargoes and Sanctions
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Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.
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Investors Still Have Questions About the Cease-Fire
The New York Times – Business:Analysts and traders are anxiously watching the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks can resolve big differences between the United States and Iran.
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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez
The New York Times – Business:Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
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The Oil Shocks of the ’70s Changed the World. Will the Iran War Do the Same?
The New York Times – Business:Gas lines and quadrupling oil prices freaked out American consumers. But the oil crises also transformed global finance.
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Binance Under Fire After Reports That $1.7 Billion in Crypto Flowed to Iran
The New York Times – Business:The world’s largest crypto exchange is under fire after investigators found accounts moving $1.7 billion to Iranian entities. Clues about those accounts were in plain sight for over a year.
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Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
The New York Times – Business:Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.
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High Oil and Gas Prices Could Outlast Trump’s War With Iran
The New York Times – Business:While the president has promised rapid relief, Americans could feel the financial sting of the conflict for some time after it ends.
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Trump Faces Blowback on Easing Iran Oil Sanctions
The New York Times – Business:President Trump once assailed the Obama administration for making cash payments to Iran. Now he supports sanctions relief that could give the country a $14 billion windfall.
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U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.
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How High Will Oil Climb? Markets Brace for More Bad News.
The New York Times – Business:Energy experts forecast more pain for consumers and businesses as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of easing.
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U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.
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U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.