U.S. REVOKES IRAN OIL WAIVER
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“IRAN HAS CONDEMNED THE U.S. DECISION TO REVOKE THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SANCTIONS ON ITS OIL SALES”
covered 1d ago ▶ Be on the air with Al Jazeera English“OIL PRICES JUMP 5% AFTER U.S. REVOKES IRAN OIL SANCTIONS WAIVER FOLLOWING SHIP ATTACKS”
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This storyAre U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil the right move?
Iran is one of OPEC's five original founding members from 1960.
Iran helped create OPEC in Baghdad alongside Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Venezuela. The cartel controls roughly 80% of the world's proven oil reserves, making Iran's role in global energy politics significant.
This storyHow many nations received U.S. waivers to buy Iranian oil?
- 4 nations
- 6 nations
- 8 nations
- 12 nations
Guess, then reveal the answer
8 nations
This storyWhat should the U.S. prioritize after striking Iran?
U.S. strikes near Iraq have spiked oil prices before — by up to 70%.
In 1990, when conflict erupted in the Gulf, Brent crude surged from ~$17 to over $40/barrel in weeks. Iraq holds the world's 5th-largest proven oil reserves, making regional instability a persistent market trigger.
This storyName all 5 founding members of OPEC, formed in 1960!
Guess, then reveal the answer
Iran,Iraq,Kuwait,Saudi Arabia,Venezuela
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