United States discusses exceptions in sanctions against Iran

The United States wants to avoid disruption of global oil markets by restoring sanctions against Iran and, in some cases, will consider exceptions for countries that need more time to dismantle their Iranian crude imports, said the Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin.

"We want oil purchases to be reduced to zero, but in some cases, if people do not succeed overnight, we will consider exceptions," Mnuchin told reporters on Friday. . US officials pointed out that there would be no derogation.

Mnuchin's comments were published Monday while they were embargoed. The Treasury Secretary spoke to the press about his trip to Mexico, where he participated in high-level discussions led by Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.

The Trump administration urges all countries to zero their imports of Iranian crude oil after the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers , in a measure criticized by its allies in 19459004 Europe and in other parts of the world.