US Revokes Iranian Oil License After Strait of Hormuz Attacks

The United States has revoked a general license that allowed the sale of Iranian oil, with a U.S. official warning that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "completely unacceptable" and will have consequences. This decision follows recent attacks on tankers in the strategically vital maritime passage.

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completely unacceptable

Three oil tankers reported being struck by unknown projectiles in and near the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to the British maritime security agency UKMTO. No group has claimed responsibility for the incidents, and Tehran has not yet commented. The U.S. official noted that despite the escalation, negotiators are still working in good faith toward a final deal with Iran, though the situation remains fragile.

The attacks and the U.S. response threaten the already delicate "memorandum of understanding" between Washington and Tehran, increasing the risk of further retaliation that could derail negotiations. Qatar summoned Iran's envoy to Doha, lodging a formal protest after a liquefied natural gas carrier was attacked off the coast of Oman, with the emirate holding Tehran responsible.

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stop immediately any action that undermines regional security, avoid endangering the safety of international navigation and global energy supply

Qatar's Foreign Ministry delivered a diplomatic note to Iran's deputy ambassador, calling on Tehran to "immediately cease any action that undermines regional security, avoid endangering the safety of international navigation and global energy supply," and demanding explanations for the attack. Similarly, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on a Saudi tanker, calling on Iran to halt "practices that threaten international navigation" and energy supply.

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practices that threaten international navigation