Published: Mar 21, 2026, 17:30 IST | Updated: Mar 21, 2026, 17:30 IST
In a major policy shift amid the ongoing US-Iran war, the United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea to ease the global energy crunch triggered by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The 30-day waiver could release nearly 140 million barrels of crude into international markets, aiming to stabilise soaring oil prices and reduce supply disruptions.