Iran is in talks to sell crude oil to Japan following a temporary 60-day US Treasury sanctions waiver issued June 22, 2026, expiring August 21.

Iranian oil exports are seeking to build momentum after Washington temporarily eased restrictions, giving Tehran a 60-day window to find buyers and bring in badly needed revenue.

The US-Iran deal lifts oil sanctions, but further steps are needed to influence crude flows and improve transparency in Iranian oil trade.