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US weighs lifting sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' to address surging costs

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The United States government is reportedly considering the removal of sanctions on a fleet of tankers linked to Iran and Russia. This potential policy shift is being evaluated as a measure to mitigate rising diesel costs in the domestic market ahead of upcoming midterm elections.

Senior U.S. officials have indicated that the administration is weighing the impact of these sanctions on global energy supply chains. The move reflects an effort to address economic pressures and fuel price volatility by potentially increasing the availability of energy resources currently restricted by existing sanctions regimes.

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