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        "msgid": "us-considers-easing-sanctions-on-iranian-oil-stored-on-tankers-1773935474",
        "date": "2026-03-19 22:04:52",
        "title": "US Considers Easing Sanctions on Iranian Oil Stored on Tankers",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The United States is contemplating lifting sanctions on approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stored on tankers at sea to boost global supply and curb rising energy prices amid escalating regional conflict. This move follows joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed around 1,300 people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompting Iran to launch drone and missile attacks and effectively close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20 million barrels of oil and 20% of global LNG trade daily. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the oil release could stabilise prices for 10 to 14 days while the campaign continues.",
        "content": "<p>Washington (ANTARA) - The United States is considering easing\nsanctions on Iranian oil stored on tankers offshore to increase global\nsupply and suppress energy prices, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said\non Thursday. \u201cIn the coming days, we may lift sanctions on Iranian oil\nat sea. The amount is around 140 million barrels,\u201d Bessent told Fox\nNews. He added that this volume equates to a supply for about 10 days to\ntwo weeks, depending on the calculation method. The statement comes amid\nescalating regional conflict since Israel and the United States launched\njoint strikes against Iran on 28 February, which reportedly killed\naround 1,300 people, including the then Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. In\nresponse, Iran launched drone and missile attacks in various areas and\neffectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy shipping\nroute. The strait typically carries around 20 million barrels of oil per\nday as well as about 20 percent of the world\u2019s liquefied natural gas\n(LNG) trade, so disruptions in the area are triggering significant\npressure on global energy markets. Bessent said the United States plans\nto utilise that Iranian oil supply to suppress energy prices in the\nshort term, for 10 to 14 days ahead \u201cas we continue this campaign.\u201d<\/p>",
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