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US President Joe Biden and other Western leaders are in a terrible political bind, trying to pursue three conflicting agendas at once. They aim to curtail climate change by slashing the use of fossil fuels while also halting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has led to energy shortages that have fueled runaway inflation. That, in turn, has undermined political support at

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Iran oil sanctions relief expected in months if Vienna talks result in deal Washington geopolitical analysts increasingly expect the US and Iran to announce a deal by the end of May that will allow for the lifting of sanctions on oil, petrochemical, shipping and other key sectors as soon as the third quarter of this year. European and Asian oil buyers could start negotiating deliveries when such a deal is announced, with most likely waiting until the Biden administration removes sanctions to fi...

Washington — Washington geopolitical analysts increasingly expect the US and Iran to announce a deal by the end of May that will allow for the lifting of sanctions on oil, petrochemical, shipping and other key sectors as soon as the third quarter of this year. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now European and Asian oil buyers could start negotiating deliveries when such a deal is announced, with most likely...

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