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By Open Chronicle with agencies
The United States has announced a temporary 60-day waiver authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, marking a significant step in ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.
The measure, announced on Monday by the US Treasury Department, comes as negotiators from both countries seek to build momentum toward a broader agreement aimed at reducing regional tensions and addressing longstanding disputes over sanctions, energy exports, and nuclear oversight.
Under President @realDonaldTrump and @VP, we continue to make the world safer and more prosperous.
In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International Atomic Energy Agency…
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) June 22, 2026
Temporary Relief Amid Diplomatic Progress
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the decision followed commitments by Iran to support freedom of navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and to permit inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The temporary license allows Iranian oil exports to resume under specific conditions for the next two months, providing Tehran with limited economic relief while negotiations continue.
Analysts view the waiver as one of the most significant sanctions-related concessions made by Washington since diplomatic contacts between the two countries intensified.
Iran Signals Progress in Negotiations
Earlier on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan had achieved “significant progress.”
According to Araghchi, discussions have focused on securing exemptions for Iranian oil exports, easing selected economic restrictions, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and developing a reconstruction initiative inside Iran.
The comments suggest that negotiators are moving beyond immediate security concerns toward broader economic and humanitarian arrangements.
Switzerland Talks Lay Groundwork
The announcement follows the conclusion of the first round of direct US-Iran negotiations held at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock.
The talks brought together delegations led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Representatives from Qatar and Pakistan participated as mediators, helping facilitate discussions between the two sides.
Officials from both countries described the meetings as constructive, although substantial differences remain on several key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions policy and regional security concerns.
Economic and Regional Implications
The waiver is expected to provide a temporary boost to Iran’s economy by allowing additional oil exports to reach international markets.
Energy analysts say the move could also help stabilize global oil supplies at a time when concerns over shipping routes and regional security continue to affect energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a central focus of negotiations, as roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade passes through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to global markets.
Any agreement guaranteeing safe navigation through the strait would be welcomed by major energy importers and financial markets worldwide.
Looking Toward a Broader Agreement
While the 60-day waiver does not represent a comprehensive settlement, it is widely viewed as a confidence-building measure designed to create political space for further negotiations.
Diplomats involved in the process hope the next rounds of talks will address more complex issues, including sanctions relief, nuclear monitoring mechanisms, and long-term regional security arrangements.
For now, the temporary authorization signals a notable shift in relations between Washington and Tehran and could become an important stepping stone toward a wider diplomatic breakthrough after years of confrontation and mistrust.