US Official Denies Iran’s Claim That Oil Sanctions Are Being Lifted
A U.S. official has denied claims from Iranian sources that the United States is lifting sanctions on Iranian oil exports. The White House maintains that sanctions will remain in place as negotiations continue. President Trump has previously described Iran's proposals as unsatisfactory and has imposed heavy sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- ▪The U.S. official clarified that reports of lifting oil sanctions on Iran are false.
- ▪Iran has consistently demanded the lifting of these sanctions as part of negotiations with the U.S.
- ▪President Trump called off a planned attack on Iran, citing ongoing serious negotiations.
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Politics US Official Denies Iran’s Claim That Oil Sanctions Are Being Lifted (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images) Lucy Spence Contributor May 19, 2026 12:20 PM ET May 19, 2026 12:20 PM ET Lucy Spence Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The White House is not lifting its sanctions on Iran oil contrary to multiple reports, a U.S. official told the Daily Caller.
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