The United States revoked a temporary license allowing operations… (сша · нефть · иранский)
The United States revoked a temporary license allowing operations with Iranian oil on July 7, citing attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which occurred amid ongoing negotiations between the two countries. Iran condemned the move as a violation of a memorandum of understanding and warned of consequences for U.S. actions.
Consensus
- The United States revoked a temporary license allowing operations with Iranian oil on July 7, 2024.
- The revocation was effective immediately, with all previously concluded deals required to be completed by July 17.
- New operations with Iranian oil were prohibited as of July 7.
- The decision followed reported attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Three tankers were reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent areas in recent days.
- Iran has not commented on or taken responsibility for the attacks.
- A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, signed on June 18, included temporary lifting of oil export restrictions as part of a broader effort to de-escalate conflict.
- The license was initially issued on June 21 and was set to expire on August 21.
- Per the new license, operations necessary for winding down previously authorized deals were permitted until July 17.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. action is a violation of Article 10 of the memorandum on mutual understanding to end military conflict, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. — vesti
- U.S. officials believe Iran carried out the attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. — meduza
- The Iranian state broadcaster IRIB stated that the Qatari tanker Al Rakayyat was targeted after ignoring repeated warnings and attempted to pass through the Strait under U.S. naval support. — vedomosti
- Two tankers were attacked on July 7 — one belonging to Qatar and another to Saudi Arabia — with both countries blaming Iran for the attacks. — kommerant
- A U.S. official stated that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are 'completely unacceptable' and will have consequences, while also noting that negotiations continue despite escalation. — fontanka
Coverage (7 sources)
- Iran calls US revocation of license to sell Iranian oil a breach of memorandum — Вести
- US bans Iranian oil sales again — after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz — Meduza
- US Withdraws License for Operations with Iranian Oil — Вечерняя Москва
- US Treasury Revokes License for Iran Oil Operations — Интерфакс
- US withdraws license for operations on Iranian oil — Ведомости
- USA once again bans operations with Iranian oil — Коммерсантъ
- US Withdraws General License for Sale of Iranian Oil — Фонтанка