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US renews Russian oil waiver amid Iran war energy strain

source: U.S. Treasury Department -> target: Countries purchasing Russian oil

On 2026-04-20, the U.S. Treasury Department renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels through May 16. The article says the extension replaced an expiring 30-day waiver and excluded transactions involving Iran, Cuba, and North Korea. The move came amid energy strain from fighting in the region and concern over oil supply disruption.

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