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Japan Weighs Return to Iranian Oil as Shipping Risks Cloud Sanctions Waiver

03 JUL 2026 · 1357Z

Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective buyers are seeking a longer waiver and reassurances about ship safety, three Iranian and Western sources said.

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