U.S. Revokes General License GL X Authorizing Iranian Oil Sales Following Strait of Hormuz Incidents
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The Office of Foreign Assets Control revoked General License X, which had permitted the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products through August 21. Multiple sources confirm that U.S. negotiators continue to work toward a performance-based agreement with Iran and that Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz will carry consequences. Details surrounding reported attacks on commercial vessels remain disputed across reporting.