U.S. Revokes Iranian Oil Sales Authorization After Tanker Attacks

The U.S. Treasury Department revoked its authorization for Iranian oil sales following a series of attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The Joint Maritime Operations Center raised its threat assessment to 'severe' due to attacks on various tankers, including a liquefied natural gas tanker. Previously, a license issued by the Trump administration allowed Iranian oil sales until August 21. This decision impacts global oil supply dynamics, which may affect prices and ordinary investors' portfolios.