Monday, April 22, 2019

US to end sanctions waivers for countries that buy Iranian oil

The U.S. is ending exemptions from sanctions for countries that buy oil from Iran.

The U.S. reimposed sanctions on imports of Iranian oil in November after President Trump pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran and other world powers.

Eight countries were granted exemptions but they will expire in early May, after which they could face economic penalties.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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