# US Treasury Department

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-24**: Potential License Issuance — Projected window for OFAC to issue General Licenses for sanctioned Iranian cargoes currently in transit.
- **2026-03-20**: Volume Assessment — Treasury Department expected to review 'on the water' oil volumes and logistical feasibility.
- **2026-03-19**: Bessent Policy Disclosure — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears on Fox Business to discuss energy policy and Iranian sanctions.
- **2026-03-19**: Market Signal — Bloomberg reports on the potential for imminent unsanctioning of Iranian oil cargoes.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### US Treasury Signals Imminent Unsanctioning of Iranian Oil 'On the Water'
2026-03-19 13:14:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a potential move to unsanction Iranian oil currently in transit within days to lower global energy prices. This tactical easing, combined with possible Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) releases, represents a shift in US energy policy aimed at immediate supply-side relief.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/bessent-iran-oil-unsanction-spr-release

### Bessent Signals Major Shift in US Policy Toward Russian Oil Sanctions
2026-03-07 20:54:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated a potential easing of sanctions on Russian oil exports following a landmark decision to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude. This move signals a strategic pivot toward prioritizing global energy market stability and inflation control over total economic isolation of Moscow.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/bessent-us-russia-oil-sanctions-india

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