A US official has rejected an Iranian claim that oil sanctions against the country have been lifted. The denial came as ongoing talks between the two sides continue.
The denial
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the US official said that sanctions remain fully in place, contradicting statements from Tehran that suggested a relaxation of the measures. The official did not provide further details about the nature of the ongoing discussions.
Iran's assertion
Earlier, Iranian authorities had indicated that sanctions related to oil exports had been removed. No evidence was provided for that claim, and the US official's swift rebuttal appears aimed at correcting what Washington views as a misrepresentation of the current status.
What's at stake
Oil sanctions have been a central lever in US policy toward Iran. Any change in their enforcement would carry significant implications for global energy markets and for the broader diplomatic track between the two countries. For now, the US position remains unchanged.
