US Reportedly to Ease Iran Oil Exports Amid Tentative Deal
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, a report by the American newspaper, The New York Post, suggests that an upcoming accord between the United States and Iran, expected to be formalized with a memorandum of understanding on Friday, will allow Tehran to restart its oil exports. This move is poised to provide a crucial financial stream for Iran after years of severe sanctions.
A source familiar with the matter reportedly told The New York Post that the U.S. administration intends to grant Iran permission to resume oil sales by issuing sanctions waivers. These waivers would reportedly coincide with a 60-day negotiation period that commences after the signing of the agreements.
The same source indicated that this action, coupled with Washington’s pledge to lift the blockade on Iranian ports, is anticipated to inject immediate liquidity into Iran’s economy.
Additionally, The Wall Street Journal reported that the agreement will encompass essential service sectors, including banking, transportation, and insurance, which are critical for facilitating oil sales.
Meanwhile, a senior U.S. official, in response to these reports, asserted, “This is a performance-based agreement. Iran will only benefit from this memorandum of understanding if it abides by all its commitments, including not pursuing nuclear weapons, neutralizing enriched materials, and not interfering with freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”
However, another senior U.S. official, speaking to reporters with a different perspective, stated that the “sanctions relief” is not necessarily tied to specific actions but rather to Tehran’s overall approach towards “more proportionate behavior.” Nevertheless, this official acknowledged that the nuclear program remains Washington’s primary concern.
Reports suggest that Washington plans to offer some initial concessions to the Iranian side to facilitate the negotiation process.
This development comes after senior Trump administration officials, including former Secretary of State Marco Rubio, had previously emphasized that Washington would not lift sanctions until the root causes leading to them were resolved.
The New York Post’s analysis suggests that the “sanctions waiver” strategy is a maneuver by the Trump administration to de-escalate pressure on Iran without publicly reneging on its promises to the American public regarding not lifting sanctions. Essentially, the administration aims to technically preserve the sanctions framework while suspending their practical implementation.
