The United States has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Iranian oil at sea, marking the third such move in just two weeks. The decision comes amid rising energy concerns following the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. According to the U.S. Treasury, the waiver enables Iranian crude oil and petroleum products loaded between March 20 and April 19 to enter global markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this move could release nearly 140 million barrels of oil, helping stabilize global supply and control prices. The temporary easing of sanctions also follows earlier relaxations on Russian oil, signaling a strategic shift in energy policy during geopolitical tensions....
Focus shifts to the Strait of Hormuz as tensions persist. Iran, led by Mojtaba Khamenei, claims a major blow to enemies, even as U.S. forces remain active in the region....
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar paid tribute to the martial arts grandmaster and Hollywood’s action star, Chuck Norris, who passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. ...