# U.S. Treasury Department

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-07**: OFAC license revoked — The U.S. Treasury announces immediate revocation of the authorization that allowed Iranian oil production, delivery, and sale through August 21, 2026.
- **2026-07**: Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz — Multiple commercial vessels attacked in the strategic waterway, heightening security risks and prompting international condemnation.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Brent Crude Jumps 5.7% as Hormuz Shipping Attacks End Ceasefire
2026-07-08 10:43:24 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire and renewed strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are sending oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude up 5.7% to $78.41. For supply chain managers, this means escalating fuel costs, heightened war risk premiums on maritime insurance, and potential rerouting away from a chokepoint that handles 20% of global oil trade. The Treasury's withdrawal of Iran's oil sale waiver further tightens supply, amplifying procurement and logistics risks.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-ceasefire-supply-chain-hormuz-oil-spike

### July 7 Iran Oil License Revocation Sparks Global Shipping and Supply Chain Alert
2026-07-07 19:32:02 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Treasury’s sudden revocation of the Iran oil sales license after Hormuz attacks puts tanker routes on high alert, threatening just-in-time crude deliveries and raising logistics costs across global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/us-iran-oil-waiver-supply-disruption-2026

### US Treasury Sanctions 30+ Entities Over Illicit Iranian Oil Logistics
2026-02-25 21:11:16 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned over 30 individuals and entities involved in the clandestine transport and sale of Iranian petroleum. This enforcement action targets the 'shadow fleet' and financial intermediaries used to bypass international trade restrictions.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/treasury-sanctions-iranian-petroleum-logistics-crackdown

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