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Vance ‘confident’ Treasury can waive Iran oil sanctions without Congress

The Hill
June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Vance ‘confident’ Treasury can waive Iran oil sanctions without Congress

Vice President Vance said Thursday the administration is “quite confident” that sanctions on Iranian oil can be waived as part of a new peace agreement without congressional approval. Vance was asked about the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, a law that prevents the president from lifting sanctions on Iran before discussing it with Congress, as…

Vice President Vance said Thursday the administration is “quite confident” that sanctions on Iranian oil can be waived as part of a new peace agreement without congressional approval. Vance was asked about the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, a law that prevents the president from lifting sanctions on Iran before discussing it with Congress, as…