Iran War

Trump Says US to Waive Oil-Related Sanctions on Some Countries

The U.S. president suggested that once the Iran War ends, oil sanctions may no longer be necessary.
Trump Says US to Waive Oil-Related Sanctions on Some Countries
President Donald Trump acknowledges the applause of attendees to the Republican Members Issues Conference at Trump National Doral in Miami on March 9, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Senior Reporter
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DORAL, Fla.—U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 9 plans to lift sanctions on certain countries to help reduce prices driven by the ongoing conflict with Iran.

“We’re looking to keep the oil prices down,” Trump said during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.  He said that the prices have risen artificially due to the conflict, calling it an “excursion.”

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Senior Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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