Asked in a 2026 paperHard

How many Countries are given exemption to receive a waiver from U.S. sanctions on oil trade with Iran?

Correct answer: B. 8 countries

  • A. 4 countries
  • B. 8 countries
  • C. 12 countries
  • D. 15 countries

Explanation

The United States granted temporary oil-sanctions waivers to eight jurisdictions, including China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey. The waivers allowed limited purchases of Iranian oil after US sanctions were reimposed.

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