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U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran

Alan Rappeport

created: March 19, 2026, 5:25 p.m. | updated: March 21, 2026, 8:08 a.m.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.

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