The United States has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil exports, reversing a recent policy relaxation that had permitted limited sales of Iranian crude.
The move comes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz intensify, following a series of attacks on tankers that have defied existing ceasefire agreements and heightened risks for maritime trade.
The decision to revoke the general license for Iranian oil sales marks a sharp escalation in US policy toward Tehran.
According to Der Spiegel, the reimposition of sanctions is a direct response to the renewed wave of attacks on vessels navigating the critical chokepoint.
The US administration aims to cut off Iran’s primary source of revenue while signaling a harder line on regional security threats.
This development adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile shipping environment.