US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced that the waivers allowing purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products will not be renewed. According to an Associated Press report, Besant confirmed that no new exemptions will apply even to Russian oil currently in transit. He also ruled out any extension of time limits for Iranian oil, stating that sanctions remain in place and no oil is leaving Iran.

This decision reflects the United States’ firm energy policy aimed at maintaining pressure on both Iran and Russia. Analysts cited in the report view the move as a continuation of Washington’s broader strategy to tighten sanctions and limit the energy revenues of these two countries.

The announcement underscores the US commitment to enforcing its sanctions regime without exceptions, signaling continued economic pressure on Moscow and Tehran.