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US Lifts Oil Sanctions On Iran, Trump Shifts To Economy, MN Subpoenas Thrown Out

June 23, 2026·12 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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  • The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran for 60 days, allowing Iran to sell oil in U.S. dollars and access billions in frozen assets.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance claims Iran agreed to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors back into the country as part of a deal to end its nuclea

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J.D. VanceTim WalzKeith EllisonPatrick SchiltzRafael Grossi

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