The US Treasury Department has revoked a previously issued license allowing the sale of Iranian oil. Reports Bloomberg. how It is clear Reuters said transactions with Iranian oil should be completed by July 17.
Against this background, the price of Brent crude rose to $75 per barrel.
A US official told Reuters that the US authorities’ decision related to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Three oil tankers reported being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, Britain’s Maritime Trade Agency reported.
Tehran did not comment on what happened and did not assume responsibility for the events. According to another US official, the United States believes Iran fired on the tankers.
A Reuters source described Iran’s actions as “unacceptable” and said there would be consequences. At the same time, he stressed that American and Iranian negotiators are continuing to work to reach a final peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.
On June 21, the US Treasury Department issued a temporary general license for 60 days, allowing the production, supply and sale of Iranian oil. Issuing the license was one of the conditions of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.